Costs Technical Analyst (Maternity Cover) (5813)

Irwin Mitchell; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in the UK is seeking a Costs Technical Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for a Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman looking to build technical expertise and pursue a future in advocacy. You'll provide guidance on costs matters and support case handlers, contributing to technical casework and team training. This position offers excellent career development opportunities in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Volunteering days

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• Moderate experience and a developing technical understanding of costs law.
• Experience advising on costs matters from inception to conclusion.
• Exposure to costs hearings and interest in developing advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to case handlers for costs-related queries.
• Assist Costs Technical Specialists with CMT Litigation Strategies.
• Keep up to date with developments in costs case law.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Motivation to progress

Education

Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman qualification

Job description

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. 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
• 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

We are a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here, you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We’re always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

This 12‑month fixed‑term contract offers an excellent opportunity to build technical and advocacy experience within a supportive national team.

Benefits

• 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. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s onboarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre‑employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.