Costs Draftsman

Irwin Mitchell; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sheffield is seeking a Costs Draftsman to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing Bills of Costs and interacting with clients, alongside a flexible and proactive approach. This role offers excellent development opportunities in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in costs drafting either in-house or as an external supplier.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and IT systems for time recording.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bills of Costs for Detailed/Provisional Assessment.
• Provide advice to clients and interact throughout the case.
• Support fee earners and may involve training junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Legal knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Experience in costs drafting

Basic knowledge of legal procedures

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ambitious individual to join a growing national team. You’ll be involved in the preparation of Bills of Costs for Detailed/Provisional Assessment as well as litigation of bills through the Court process. You may be involved in advocacy at Court if required and as agreed with the Costs Partner. As part of your role you will interact with clients, providing advice and taking instructions throughout the case. You will also provide technical support to fee earners and you may be involved in training of junior members of the team. Ideally, you’ll have minimum two years’ experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services

About You

• Experience either in house or for an external supplier of Costs
• Basic knowledge of legal procedures
• Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures
• A flexible approach enabling you to respond to changes in priorities
• Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Desirable: Experience in one or more legal departments

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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