Law Costs Draftsman - London, United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We're a national law firm with a local reach.

Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - 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.

We're always looking to support our colleagues in working in a way that best works for them. Please speak to one of our Talent Acquisition Team to find out more information about our flexible working arrangements.

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 minimum 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 - 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

Flexible working options
Make work fit around your life, not the other way around.
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 have recently been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2023

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 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, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.