Costs Lawyer/Negotiator at Kamro Ltd

Location: Remote
Salary: £35,000 £60,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time options available

I'm currently working in partnership with Medical Solicitors, a highly respected Clinical Negligence law firm known for its client-first approach, Lexcel accreditation, and award-winning team. With offices in Sheffield, York, and Hull, theyre now seeking a Senior Costs Lawyer/Negotiator to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned costs professional to join a specialist firm that genuinely values its people, supports flexible working, and is committed to delivering exceptional client care and outcomes.

Why Join Medical Solicitors?

• Award-Winning Team: Recognised as Clinical Negligence Team of the Year (2023) and led by Caroline Moore, Partner of the Year (2020 Sheffield Law Society).
• Mission-Driven Work: Make a tangible impact by helping victims of clinical negligence get the justice they deserve.
• Supportive Environment: Join a close-knit team of 12 (soon to be 14) fee-earners in a firm that supports autonomy, flexibility, and development.

About the Role

Youll play a pivotal role in supporting fee-earners on all aspects of legal costs. Depending on whether you join full-time or part-time, the scope of bill drafting may vary (external support available as needed). This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident in managing their own caseload and contributing to a collaborative, professional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting N260 statements of costs and risk assessments
• Preparing Precedents H, T, S, Q, Z, and initiating detailed assessment proceedings
• Negotiating costs and issuing costs proceedings where appropriate
• Drafting bills for inter partes detailed assessment (more so in the full-time post)
• Meeting WIP targets and working to case deadlines

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in costs work (preferably claimant personal injury or clinical negligence)
• Strong working knowledge of CPR and the detailed assessment process
• Proven ability to draft Bills of Costs, budgets, and related costs documentation
• Experience with Proclaim and CostsMaster advantageous
• Legal qualification preferred but not essential
• Confident working independently in a busy legal team

Salary, Benefits & Work-Life Balance

• Competitive salary: £35,000£60,000 DOE
• Home, hybrid, or office-based work model
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits