Costs Draftsman: Billing & Litigation Support

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + 3? bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Volunteering days – two days per year

Health/membership benefits

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP is seeking an experienced costs professional to join our national team in the UK. You’ll prepare Bills of Costs for Detailed or Provisional Assessment and manage bills through court processes, with potential advocacy at court as needed.

You’ll provide technical support to fee earners, interact with clients, and may train junior team members. A minimum of two years’ costs drafting experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in costs drafting, in-house or for an external supplier.
• Knowledge of preparing Bills of Costs for Detailed/Provisional Assessment.
• Experience with advocacy at Court if required and as agreed with Costs Partner.
• Ability to interact with clients and take instructions throughout the case.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bills of Costs for Detailed/Provisional Assessment and manage related bills through Court processes.
• Provide technical support to fee earners and assist with training junior team members.
• Interact with clients, offering advice and taking instructions as cases progress.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the business and support cost drafting activities.

Skills

Costs drafting

Legal procedures

IT systems

Time recording

Communication

Tools

Billing software

Case management system

Job description

Irwin Mitchell LLP is seeking an experienced costs professional to join our national team in the UK. You’ll prepare Bills of Costs for Detailed or Provisional Assessment and manage bills through court processes, with potential advocacy at court as needed.

You’ll provide technical support to fee earners, interact with clients, and may train junior team members. A minimum of two years’ costs drafting experience is expected.