Serious Injury Costs Assistant – Wakefield – £18.50/ph

Venn Group’s specialist finance team is recruiting a Serious Injury Costs Assistant for a leading legal services provider in Wakefield. This permanent opportunity offers an excellent opportunity for a legal administrator or finance professional looking to develop further within legal costs and serious injury litigation.

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting serious injury teams with post-settlement case administration
• Liaising with costs suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Preparing and progressing costs schedules
• Processing damages, costs payments and disbursements
• Recovering outstanding costs and payments on account
• Maintaining accurate financial and case management records
• Producing reports and supporting billing governance processes

About you

• Previous experience within a Legal administration or finance role
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Ability to analyse and process complex information and numerical data
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience using Proclaim would be advantageous
• Previous personal injury or legal costs administration experience would be desirable

Key details

• Rate: £18.50/ph
• Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working)
• Contract: Contract (Potential for Permanent)

Why consider this role?

• Excellent opportunity to develop a career within legal costs
• Full training and development provided
• Exposure to serious injury and litigation matters
• Genuine opportunities for internal progression across the business
• Hybrid working environment with a supportive team culture