Junior Legal Costs Assistant

• Prepare solicitor/client cost schedules and detailed bills
• Assist departments in preparing schedules to support billable work
• Prepare statements of costs and bills for submission to court
• Provide guidance on cost estimates
• Liaise with the Accounts team, fee earners, and secretaries to ensure accuracy in costing and billing
• Manage your own time efficiently to support multiple departments
• Attend meetings with fee earners as needed
• Comply with the firm's standard procedures and billing practices

• Strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Confidence in reporting to senior management
• Previous experience in a legal or law firm environment is an advantage
• Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent)
• Previous law firm experience is essential

Previous law firm experience is essential

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Full comprehensive training will be given