Costs Draftsman - Court of Protection (6001) in Sheffield

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We are looking for a Costs Draftsman/Lawyer to join our Court of Protection costs team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ambitious individual to join a growing national team. You'll be involved in the preparation of Bills of Costs for assessment. As part of your role you will interact with clients, providing advice and taking instructions throughout the case. You may have the opportunity to undertake wider costs drafting work from across the business, as required, including drafting inter partes Bills of Costs. You will also provide technical support to fee earners and you may be involved in training of junior members of the team.

Requirements:

• Minimum two years' experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services.
• Basic knowledge of legal procedures.
• Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures.
• The ability to manage caseloads and competing deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service.
• A flexible approach enabling you to respond to rapid 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:

• Financial or legal qualifications e.g.: ACL qualification, ILEX Part 1 Year 1.
• Experience in one or more legal departments, preferably with COP experience.

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.
• A wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.
• Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

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 on-boarding 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.