Costs Lawyer

Harkaye Core Talent; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer / Law Costs Draftsperson to handle Bills of Costs preparation, client engagement, and litigation. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and generous benefits including annual leave and pension options.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days per year

Westfield Health membership

Access to Aviva Digital GP services

Flexible hybrid working programme

Various well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in law costs.
• Experience in advocacy and client management.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Bills of Costs for Detailed and Provisional Assessment.
• Litigation of costs claims through the Court process.
• Engaging directly with clients to provide advice.

Skills

Client Engagement

Litigation

Preparation of Bills of Costs

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Costs Lawyer / Law Costs Draftsperson to join a leading and highly regarded law firm based in Sheffield.

As a Costs Lawyer / Law Costs Draftsperson, you will be responsible for the preparation and litigation of Bills of Costs, including advocacy and client engagement.

Job Title: Costs Lawyer / Law Costs Draftsperson

Location: Sheffield Hybrid working available

Salary: Competitive DOE

You will be required to have a minimum of 2 years' experience in law costs.

Responsibilities:

1. Preparation of Bills of Costs for Detailed and Provisional Assessment.
2. Litigation of costs claims through the Court process, including potential advocacy (as required and agreed).
3. Engaging directly with clients to provide advice, take instructions, and manage expectations throughout the case.
4. Offering technical support and guidance to fee earners and other internal stakeholders. Assisting in the training and mentoring of junior team members.
5. Maintaining accurate time recording and case management using in-house IT systems.
6. Working flexibly to meet changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

What’s on Offer:

1. Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 35 hours of additional holiday.
2. Pension: Generous and flexible pension schemes tailored to your needs.
3. Volunteering: Two fully paid volunteering days each year to support causes close to your heart.
4. Health & Well-being: Membership with Westfield Health (refunds on a wide range of medical services) and access to Aviva Digital GP services.
5. Work-Life Balance: Access to the firm's Flexible by Choice hybrid working programme, supporting you to work where and how you’re most effective.
6. A wide range of well-being initiatives to support your mental, emotional, and physical health.