Overview
Job Introduction
Role Responsibility
As our new Costs Lawyer, you will also:
- Negotiate inter partes costs bills including preparation of Points of Dispute and all aspects of Detailed Assessment
- Prepare Costs Budgets, Budget Discussion Reports and dealing with all aspects of Costs Management. Preparation of statements of costs where needed
- Seek to internalise work and reduce the use of external third-party legal costs experts (including Costs Lawyers and Costs Counsel) ensuring a cost effective and efficient service in accordance with Contractual Terms
- Investigate and analyse facts, law and quantum early, and devise and implement effective strategies to move claims for costs to resolution.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for:
- Qualified Costs Lawyer with rights of audience in costs proceedings, regulated by the CLSB
- Experience of defendant clinical negligence costs disputes
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Experience of costs budgeting, preparing points of dispute and familiar with handling own caseload
Please view the role profile for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
Package Description
Alongside a competitive salary as stated above, you will also receive:
- Up to 15% discretionary annual bonus
- Annual performance-related pay review
- 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
- 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
- Private Medical Cover
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement (take a look at below to find out more about how we work)
- A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work
- Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- 6x salary death in service
- A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers
About the Company
Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation
for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional
interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United
Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.
Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert
problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that
benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to
expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or
claims arising from professional practice.
We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible
service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in
People Silver award.
