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COSTS DRAFTSPERSON / COSTS LAWYER, SOLICITOR, CHARTERED LEGAL EXEC OR LAW COSTS DRAFTSMAN WITH INTER PARTES EXPERIENCE. \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Lawyers and Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd) who are seeking experienced Costs Lawyer, Solicitor, Chartered Legal Exec or Law Costs Draftsman with extensive experience in drafting bills on Legal Aid and Inter Partes matters. \n\n Salary: On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will consider hybrid working. \n\n Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business. \n\n COSTS BACKGROUND: \n\n Cost Law Services Limited is looking for two costs professionals with Inter Partes and Legal Aid experience. We have grown exponentially to form a team of over 30 Law Costs Draftsmen and Lawyers in the UK with immense experience in all aspects of costs law in the UK and 35+ staff abroad. Not only do we represent a leading legal aid practice on all their billing they are now focusing on growing their client base. \n\n Our broad spectrum of billing varies across multiple areas of law with a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations and to ensure their cash flow is maintained. \n\n Our work involves a wide variety of legal practice areas and including Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Property Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review and Personal Injury matters. This includes, all the varied types of Bills, PODS; Replies; Negotiations; Budgets – (and relevant precedents), PA and DA assessments etc. \n\n The Role - \n\n The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in bill drafting. The Candidate will have an in-depth Knowledge of the Legal Aid Costs and assessment rules; will have experience with The Legal aid agency (LAA) software CCMS, and all Legal Aid claims as well as Inter partes (IP) work. \n\n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Supervisor/Manager/ Director;\n\t, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients’ needs;\n\t, • Preparing assessment bundles;\n\t, • Drafting POD’s/ Replies;\n\t, • Conducting Negotiations;\n\t, • To complete post assessment work;\n\t, • To complete Legal Aid Claims (Claim 1’s/Claim 1a’s/ Claim 2’s);\n\t, • To liaise and advise junior fee earners and support staff in relation to the variety of legal costs matters;\n\t, • Drafting Cost Budgets and relevant Precedents;\n\t, • Drafting, High Cost Case Plans; (Desirable)\n\t, • Corresponding with third parties – experts, counsel etc.,\n\t, • Uploading applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n\t, • Maintaining accurate time recording;\n\t, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly;\n\t, • Demonstrate passion and experience in Costs Law;\n\t, • A strong academic background i.e with a Law degree;\n\t, • Legal experience as a Costs Draftsperson & or a Costs Lawyer;\n\t, • Clear understanding and application of the civil procedure rules relating to costs;\n\t, • Minimum of 2 - 4 years’ experience in drafting Inter partes bills;\n\t, • Costs Negotiations Experience;\n\t, • Advocacy (desirable);\n\t, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company;\n\t, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with team members and third parties;\n\t, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance;\n\t, • Committed team player, self –motivated and professional ;\n\t, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications Costs Master and document management skills;\n\t, • 20 days annual leave\n\t, • Additional holiday accrual*\n\t, • Up to 4 days paid sick leave*\n\t, • Practicing Certificate renewed annually (if applicable);\n\t, • ACL Panel Membership and Accreditation/re Accreditation/ Reaccreditation fee paid for*\n\t, • Panel courses mandatory for Accreditation paid for*\n\t, • Access to vast range of training webinars / E-Library;\n\t, • Automatic enrolment onto the Company’s pension scheme;\n\t, • Childcare Vouchers\n\t, • Eye test vouchers\n\t, • Excellent progression opportunities\n\t, • Supportive team environment.\n\t, • Flexible working arrangements/ considered\n\t

Personal Injury Lawyer £31 PAYE (£61,200 annual equivalent) Locum, initial 6-12 month Contract with the likelihood of extension London A Central Government legal department is looking for an experienced Personal Injury lawyer to join their litigation team and advise a London-based Ministerial Body. Our client is looking for passionate individuals to join their dynamic and growing legal Department and successfully assist and deliver a wide range of Personal Injury claims. As a Personal Injury Lawyer, you will be working within the Central Government, which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members. You will work within the Personal Injury team to assist with a busy caseload of Personal Injury Claims. These claims will consist of fast-track and multi-track claims, as well as litigation, and will consist of all aspects of the case from the pre-action stage up to and including appeals. Key Responsibilities of the Personal Injury Lawyer • Managing a caseload of private law claims, including Personal Injury claims, • Use a process of analysis, planning, scheduling, prioritising, action, quality, monitoring, and review., • Giving early warning to those affected by changing priorities., • Has up-to-the-minute case files readily available., • Displays an understanding of the context in which the Government Legal Department operates., • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, • Strong private law/personal injury litigation experience is essential, • Good drafting and written skills are essential, • The ability to meet time and billing targets is essential, • Experience in managing a busy civil litigation caseload is essential, • 2 years Post post-qualifying experience is desirable, • £61,200 Annual Equivalent, • Flexible working arrangements, • Central London Location, • Access to Unique Government Work If you believe you have strong organisational and legal analytical skills, and you believe you would be able to produce high-quality work to tight deadlines, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

COSTS LAWYER, SOLICITOR, CHARTERED LEGAL EXEC OR LAW COSTS DRAFTSMAN WITH LEGAL AID AND INTER PARTES EXPERIENCE – LONDON \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Lawyers and Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd) who are seeking experienced Costs Lawyer, Solicitor, Chartered Legal Exec or Law Costs Draftsman with extensive experience in drafting bills on Legal Aid and Inter Partes matters. \n\n Salary: On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will consider hybrid working. \n\n Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business. \n\n COSTS BACKGROUND: \n\n Cost Law Services Limited is looking for two costs professionals with Inter Partes and Legal Aid experience. We have grown exponentially to form a team of over 30 Law Costs Draftsmen and Lawyers in the UK with immense experience in all aspects of costs law in the UK and 35+ staff abroad. Not only do we represent a leading legal aid practice on all their billing they are now focusing on growing their client base. \n\n Our broad spectrum of billing varies across multiple areas of law with a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations and to ensure their cash flow is maintained. \n\n Our work involves a wide variety of legal practice areas and including Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Property Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review and Personal Injury matters. This includes, all the varied types of Bills, PODS; Replies; Negotiations; Budgets – (and relevant precedents), PA and DA assessments etc. \n\n THE ROLE - Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Supervisor;\n\t, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients’ needs;\n\t, • Drafting 3 or 6 column Inter partes bills;\n\t, • Drafting Electronic Bills;\n\t, • To complete service of bills;\n\t, • Drafting POD’s/ Replies;\n\t, • Conducting Negotiations;\n\t, • Drafting Costs Budgets and relevant Precedents;\n\t, • Costs for summary assessment;\n\t, • Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists;\n\t, • Ability to set matters down for PA Assessment;\n\t, • Ability to set matters for DA assessment;\n\t, • To complete post –assessment work;\n\t, • To liaise and advise fee earners and support staff in relation to the variety of legal costs matters;\n\t, • Experience in corresponding with third parties – experts, counsel etc.,\n\t, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures on inter partes negotiations;\n\t, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly;\n\t, • Ensuring compliance case management system updates;\n\t, • Demonstrated passion and experience in Costs Law\n\t, • Strong academic background (e.g., Law degree)\n\t, • Legal experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer/Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive – minimum 3 years’ PQE\n\t, • Clear understanding and application of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to costs\n\t, • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience, depending on qualifications, in drafting Inter Partes and Legal Aid bills\n\t, • Costs negotiation experience\n\t, • Advocacy skills helpful but not essential\n\t, • Business acumen and ability to market the Company\n\t, • Excellent communication skills\n\t, • Strong analytical and organisational skills; able to use initiative while knowing when to seek guidance\n\t, • Team player with ability to work independently; self-motivated and professional\n\t, • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, document management, and Costs Master\n\t, • tional holiday accrual*\n\t, • Up to 4 days paid sick leave*\n\t, • Practicing Certificate renewed annually\n\t, • ACL Panel Membership and Accreditation/re Accreditation/ Reaccreditation fee paid for*\n\t, • Panel courses mandatory for Accreditation paid for*\n\t, • Access to vast range of training webinars / E-Library\n\t, • Automatic enrolment onto the Company’s pension scheme\n\t, • Childcare Vouchers\n\t, • Eye test vouchers\n\t, • Excellent progression opportunities\n\t, • Supportive team environment.\n\t, • Part time working\n\t, • Flexible working arrangements/ considered\n\t

Supervision and Compliance Specialist My Client is a multi-award-winning law firm that has been disrupting the legal sector for the last 20 years and are now considered Top Tier within multiple practice areas They are looking for someone to join their Supervision and Compliance team with previous experience working at a Law firm. Either as a Lawyer with experience around Complaints and Claims, or someone who has experience in a Law firm performing the following: • carrying out file reviews, • handling complaints, • identifying themes, risks and problem areas arising from those matters Key responsibilities • Dealing with client complaints from initial review through to resolution, • Identifying trends, recurring issues and areas of concern arising from complaints and reviews, • Helping to improve and develop the firm’s file review processes, • Providing support on risk-related matters as they arise Candidate profile • At least 5 years PQE or Relevant Experience with a law firm, • Significant experience working in law firms and a strong understanding of law firm culture, structure and risk, • Strong experience in dealing with Claims and Complaints within a law firm or come from a litigation or similar legal background., • Excellent judgement and the ability to take a calm, balanced and commercial approach to problems. This role can be office-based,hybrid or remote, depending on experience. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong Claims or complaints background within a law firm or a lawyer/solicitor who is looking to move into the GC function within a law firm. For this role they are particularly interested in lawyers who have come from a litigation background.

Personal Injury Lawyer £31.81ph PAYE (£61,200 annual equivalent) Locum, initial 6-12 month Contract with the likelihood of extension London Open to Commonwealth Qualified Lawyers A Central Government legal department is looking for an experienced Personal Injury lawyer to join their litigation team and advise a London-based Ministerial Body. Our client is looking for passionate individuals to join their dynamic and growing legal Department and successfully assist and deliver a wide range of Personal Injury claims. As a Personal Injury Lawyer, you will be working within the Central Government, which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members. You will work within the Personal Injury team to assist with a busy caseload of Personal Injury Claims. These claims will consist of fast-track and multi-track claims, as well as litigation, and will consist of all aspects of the case from the pre-action stage up to and including appeals. Key Responsibilities of the Personal Injury Lawyer • Managing a caseload of private law claims, including Personal Injury claims, • Use a process of analysis, planning, scheduling, prioritising, action, quality, monitoring, and review., • Giving early warning to those affected by changing priorities., • Has up-to-the-minute case files readily available., • Is capable of formulating robust litigation strategies and ensuring compliance with established strategies in group work. Required skills and experience of the Personal Injury Lawyer • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, • Strong private law/personal injury litigation experience is essential, • Good drafting and written skills are essential, • The ability to meet time and billing targets is essential, • Experience in managing a busy civil litigation caseload is essential, • 2 years Post post-qualifying experience is desirable, • Experience in personal injury defendant work is desirable What is on offer for the Personal Injury Lawyer? • £61,200 Annual Equivalent, • Flexible working arrangements, • Central London Location, • Access to Unique Government Work, • Likely extension of your 12-month contract This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government Team that prides itself on the first-class service it offers its clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 12-month contract as a Personal Injury Lawyer. If you believe you have strong organisational and legal analytical skills, and you believe you would be able to produce high-quality work to tight deadlines, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership.

Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have several exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyer to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based in our Bolton, Birmingham, or Bristol offices and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recovery team works across the national offices; however, location is not the determining factor for success in this role. This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, impacts, product liability) from a selection of the teams well known insurers. Typically the value of these claims exceed £10,000 and we are looking for candidates who can handle claims valued between £10K and £100K and upwards of £100K. Experience in claims valued over £ 100,000 will be a differential. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. Key Responsibilities Initial review/report and consideration of funding Investigating evidential matters to establish cause of action Dealing with disclosure Reviewing evidence Instructing counsel and experts Legal research Drafting generally Attending conferences and trials with counsel Dealing with routine correspondence Liaising with lay and insurer clients Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and Drafting of Part 36 offers Preparing pre-action and interim applications Preparing documents for trial Assisting with ADR (including mediation) Court appointments Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Recruitment Criteria: Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability 0 - 3 years Defendants property litigation experience Experience of running a case load A working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveries Required Soft Skills: An ability to prioritise workload Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work with case management systems The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handler Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Season Ticket Loan* Gym Flex* Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets * after successfully completing probation About Keoghs Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector. With more than 50 years experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, weve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; weve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry. TPBN1_UKTJ