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Sector: Legal | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'we're legal and financial experts that care' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. 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'll 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.
Your Role and What You'll Be Doing
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 Detailed/Provisional Assessment as well as litigation of bills 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 give you the opportunity to lead a team of around 5 members and you'll also be involved in the training of Trainee Law Costs Draftsmen. Ideally, you'll have a minimum of one year experience working either in-house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services. Ideally this is a Sheffield based role; however, we're keen to accommodate what's best for you, so we are open to discussions about remote working.
About You
* Experience either in-house or for an external supplier of Costs
* Basic knowledge of legal procedures
* Experience in one or more legal departments
* Be able to work in a pressurised and stressful environment
* A flexible approach enabling you to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities
* Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business
* Desirable financial or legal qualifications e.g.: ILEX Part 1 Year 1
* Desirable Financial or law degree.
We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them:
* To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook
* To be approachable and caring
* To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives
* To be efficient in the provision of our services
* To work with a foundation of integrity.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
* 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. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.
Additional Information
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.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr