Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?

Our Costs team at DWF are currently hiring for a Senior Costs Advisor.

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

As Senior Costs Advisor will be responsible to the Head of Insurance Business Services and will be line managed by one of the Costs Operations Managers.

You will manage your own caseload of Claimant and/or Defendant files to a high standard and in line with client service level agreements. You will liaise with internal and external clients and employees at all levels within DWF.  You may also be required to assist more junior member of the team with fee earning queries or supervision.

Your file handling will be supervised in line with the DWF Costs supervision policy and you will be need to ensure that all management information is accurate and in line with client SLA.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a costs case load of Defendant and / or Claimant cost files;
• Drafting points of dispute and replies to costs claims;
• Drafting Bills of Costs
• Negotiate on cost offers;
• Advise and help on all aspects of third party claim for costs;
• Draft Schedules of Costs;

• Progress cases, under supervision as required, to an effective and satisfactory conclusion for clients;
• Maintain management information as required by the client SLA;
• Maintain and progress cases using a case management system;
• Keep up to date with best practice and compliance mandatory training
• Keep on top on caseload reports and ensure no inactive files.

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs. 

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support. For more details follow this link: https://www.cleartalents.com/apply/allroles 

In the event that external support is required to fill a vacancy, the role will be shared exclusively with select agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. We request recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited candidate submissions to DWF, no fees will be applicable.

To formally express your interest and submit your application, kindly use the link provided below. For any further inquiries or to obtain additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Olivia Clough at olivia.clough@dwf.law.