Irwin Mitchell · 6 hours ago
Costs Draftsman - Commercial (5609)
Sheffield, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expIrwin Mitchell is a national law firm with a local reach, seeking an experienced costs professional to join their Commercial Litigation costs team. The role involves preparing Bills of Costs, handling costs negotiations, and providing strategic costs advice to commercial clients while supporting case handlers throughout the lifecycle of disputes.
Legal
Responsibilities
Preparing Bills of Costs for detailed assessment and inter partes Bills
Handling costs negotiations and litigation for a range of commercial clients
Providing strategic costs advice and supporting case handlers throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes
Contributing to the training and development of junior team members
Qualification
Required
At least two years' experience in costs drafting, ideally within a commercial litigation, business disputes, or insurance context (in-house or external supplier)
Strong knowledge of legal procedures relevant to commercial litigation
Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures
Ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and delivering a seamless service
Flexible approach to changing priorities and commercial demands
Excellent communication skills and a professional manner with clients and stakeholders
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Willingness to work the hours required by the role, including occasional extended hours to meet client or business needs
Preferred
ACL qualification or other relevant legal/financial qualifications
Experience in commercial legal departments or with business/insurance clients
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.
Company
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell are national full-service law firm with an open and honest approach
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Georgie Collins
Partner, Head of IP and US Desk
Wayne Lynn
Partner
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