Overview
We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, and we’re more than just a law firm—we’re a team working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. We value a friendly and inclusive environment and support colleagues to work in a way that suits them, clients, the business and regulators. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, ambitious individual to join a growing national team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Bills of Costs for Detailed/Provisional Assessment and litigate bills through the Court process.
- Provide advocacy at Court if required and as agreed with the Costs Partner.
- Interact with clients, provide advice, and take instructions throughout the case.
- Provide technical support to fee earners and participate in training junior team members.
Qualifications
- Ideally a minimum of two years’ experience in costs drafting, either in-house or for an external supplier.
- Basic knowledge of legal procedures.
- Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures.
- Flexible approach enabling you to respond to changes in priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Desirable: ACL qualification or ILEX Part 1 Year 1.
- Desirable: Experience in one or more legal departments.
Benefits
- 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday.
- Generous and flexible pension schemes.
- Volunteering days – two days per year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
- Westfield Health membership, including refunds on medical services and Aviva Digital GP services.
- Well-being initiatives and Flexible by Choice programme for hybrid working subject to role, team and client requirements.
Onboarding & Screening
As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s onboarding process, all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening to ensure new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity, protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients and stakeholders. We carry out pre-employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, as well as criminal record and financial checks with trusted third parties. The screening process fully complies with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Law Practice
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