Paralegal Apprentice: Master Legal Costs & Casework

Lanyon Bowdler; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional legal firm in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated Costs Administrator to manage costs documentation and support the Costs Team. Responsibilities include liaising with legal staff, maintaining assessment files, conducting legal research, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The ideal candidate will hold GCSEs in English and Maths and A-Levels, possess strong communication and IT skills, and demonstrate attention to detail. This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with fee earners and support staff to ensure documentation is completed correctly.
• Create and maintain Costs Assessment files in live costs matters.
• Update and maintain records of live and settled costs matters.
• Assist in preparing Schedules/Bills of Costs.
• Conduct legal research and present findings.
• Organise and administer workflow within service level expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (grade 9-4/A-C or above)

3 x A-Levels (grade A-C)

Job description

A regional legal firm in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated Costs Administrator to manage costs documentation and support the Costs Team. Responsibilities include liaising with legal staff, maintaining assessment files, conducting legal research, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The ideal candidate will hold GCSEs in English and Maths and A-Levels, possess strong communication and IT skills, and demonstrate attention to detail. This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative legal environment.