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Winn Group, home to Winn Solicitors, On Medical and On Hire, is a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents.

We are recruiting for a Trainee Legal Costs Assistant to join the Costs Team. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate Legal Costs Schedules/ Bills with the aim of ensuring maximum recovery of Legal Fees and Disbursements.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of £20,571 per annum, top performers £23,415+ (uncapped potential earnings).
• Monthly Bonus (subject to performance)
• Annual salary review
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an additional birthday holiday
• Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance
• Option to buy & sell 5 holidays per year
• Additional holidays for long service
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Fully funded recognised training and qualifications
• On-site parking *subject to availability
• Employee discount scheme
• Corporate Metro Scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Pension scheme contribution
• Company social events
• Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline
• Death in service insurance (3x salary)
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• Annual flu jab and eye care scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing Schedules and Bills of Costs, to include Litigation Schedules such as Costs Budgets, Estimates and Statements of Costs for Trial/ Applications.
• Negotiation of Legal Costs and Disbursements.
• Issuing Part 7 and Part 8 Proceedings. Making Applications.
• Liaising with Legal Teams.
• Ensure compliance with Information Security Policies including data confidentiality and the operational security of the Information Systems used.
• To ensure you uphold the Core Values of the Winn Group.
• Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibility attached to it.

Person Specification

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Experience of working towards deadlines and performance objectives.
• Proactive.
• Solutions focused.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
• Effective time management and organisation skills.
• Commitment to own personal development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,571.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: One location