Costs Technical Analyst (Maternity Cover)

Irwin Mitchell; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Costs Technical Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contract in Manchester. The role is ideal for a Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman keen to build technical expertise. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on costs matters and supporting case handlers. The position offers training support and a pathway to a more senior role, alongside benefits such as generous holidays, flexible pension schemes, and volunteering days.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days

Health membership for medical services

Qualifications

• Moderate experience advising on costs matters from inception to conclusion.
• Exposure to costs hearings, with desire to develop advocacy skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant Statute, Civil Procedure Rules, and Practice Directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for costs-related queries.
• Assist in delivering CMT Litigation Strategies outcomes.
• Keep updated with developments in Costs case law.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Communication skills

Interest in advocacy

Education

Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman qualification

Job description

Your Role

We are looking for a developing Costs professional to join our National Costs Team as a Costs Technical Analyst on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is suited to a Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman with a solid foundation in costs who is looking to build technical expertise and progress towards a future technical or advocacy role.

and What You’ll Be Doing

You will support colleagues across Irwin Mitchell by providing appropriate legal and tactical guidance on costs matters, working closely with Costs Technical Specialists and the wider Costs Team. This role offers excellent exposure to technical casework, training support and early advocacy experience, with structured development to support progression into a more senior technical position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with providing technical support to case handlers across the business, responding to costs-related queries and offering guidance where required
• Support the Costs Technical Specialists and wider Costs Team in delivering CMT Litigation Strategies outcomes through case work and collaboration
• Keep up to date with developments in Costs case law, market challenges and procedural changes, sharing learning with the team
• Assist with the preparation of costs training materials to support knowledge development within the Costs Team
• Contribute to improving the technical capability and consistency of the Costs Team across all locations
• Assist with costs aspects of claims handling, including evidencing claims, valuing and budgeting, and supporting negotiations
• Support the recovery of legal fees in civil and commercial costs matters to achieve appropriate outcomes

Work towards achieving individual, team and firm targets

Actively engage in training and development to build technical knowledge and advocacy skills

About You

• A Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman with moderate experience and a developing technical understanding of costs law
• Some experience advising on costs matters from case inception through to conclusion, including Provisional or Detailed Assessment
• Exposure to costs hearings, either through attendance or shadowing, with an interest in developing advocacy skills
• Working knowledge of relevant Statute, Civil Procedure Rules and Practice Directions
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Motivation and desire to progress into a future technical and advocacy-focused role
• Willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility with support and training

This 12-month FTC offers an excellent opportunity to build technical and advocacy experience within a supportive national team.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

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