Trainee Costs Lawyer

Liberation Rec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Manchester is looking for a Trainee Costs Draftsman to join their growing team. This role involves preparing Bills of costs, client interaction, and providing technical support. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in costs drafting and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers a collaborative environment, generous holiday, flexible pension schemes, and opportunities for career growth while also supporting professional development through paid volunteering days.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Paid volunteering days

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in costs drafting services.
• Basic knowledge of legal procedures.
• Proven experience with IT systems and time recording.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bills of costs for assessments and litigation.
• Involve in advocacy at Court as required.
• Interact with clients providing advice and instructions.
• Provide technical support to fee earners and train juniors.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

IT systems knowledge

Job description

Trainee Costs Draftsman

Manchester/Sheffield: Hybrid 5 times a month

Job Ref: 100050

The Firm

An award-winning National law firm that offers a broad spectrum of services for personal or business clientele. They work as a strong team of people working together and offer their staff a friendly and inclusive environment.

They value their employee’s individuality and what you can bring. They offer support and push boundaries so you can see yourself making a real difference to their clients and communities.

They are seeking an experienced costs professional to join our Commercial Litigation costs team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a dynamic national team, working on high-value and complex commercial matters.

Salary £25,000 – £30,000

Fantastic career projection

Supports study for ACL

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ambitious individual to join a growing national team. Ideally, you’ll have minimum two years’ experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved in preparing Bills of costs for detailed assessment/provisional assessment as well as litigation through the court process
• You may be involved in advocacy at Court if required and as agreed with the Costs Partner
• Part of your role will include interaction with clients, providing advice and taking instructions throughout the case
• Provision of technical support to fee earners and possible involvement in training of junior members of the team.

Requirements

• Experience either in house or for an external supplier of Costs
• Basic knowledge of legal procedures
• Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures
• A 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

What’s on offer

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – You can ‘buy’ up to 35 hrs 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.