We asked Kathryn Regan, one of our Costs Experts, to take some time out of her very busy schedule working across 3 screens, for her views on what it’s like to work at MRN Solicitors
What is your job title?
Costs Lawyer & Advocate
What type of work do you do at MRN Solicitors?
Lots! On any given day I can find myself going to hearings or conferences, liaising with clients or handling bills for a diverse selection of different work, from high profile multi-million pound commercial cases to catastrophic injury, clinical negligence or defamation cases (which I find really interesting!). I also get to handle paying party cases on a whole variety of matters.
What are you working on at present?
I’m currently working on the replies to points of dispute for a multi-million pound bill of costs, which resulted from a commercial dispute involving serious allegations of duress.
What do you enjoy most about being part of the team?
I’d say the variety in my work is what I enjoy most – whether it’s receiving or paying party, high profile or smaller cases, I always have something new and interesting to work on every week. We also work closely with each other at MRN which is great, as we have a really helpful support network, especially with our mentoring and buddy systems. It’s also a nice bonus that our office is in a great location, and that I can work from home if I need to.
How does MRN support your professional development?
MRN have been able to offer the ability to mentor one of our new starters, which gives me a lot of new skills and new experiences in training my colleagues. They have also supported my attendance at courses to enable my continuing professional development. At the moment, I’m undertaking a lot of advanced training on solicitor-own client disputes, as our clients are increasingly requiring advice in this area.
Thanks Kat!
Want to join our team of Costs Experts? Look for vacancies on our recruitment page here!