Costs Drafting Assistant

Cost Drafting Assistant We're currently working with a well-established and reputable law firm based in Shirley who are looking for a dedicated Costing Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of their costing department, playing a key role in ensuring accurate and timely billing for their clients. The Role As a Costing Assistant, you'll be responsible for supporting the preparation of bills and schedules, ensuring all documentation aligns with the firm's standard procedures. Your daily tasks will include: - Preparing solicitor/client costs schedules and bills. - Creating schedules to support work claimed in subsequent bills for various departments. - Providing assistance to departments needing statements of costs for Court and bills for submission to court. - Advising on costs estimates. - Liaising with the accounts team and fee earners to ensure accuracy in costing and billing. - Managing your own time to support all departments requiring costing services. - Engaging directly with fee earners as needed. - Ensuring compliance with firm-wide standard procedures. What We\'re Looking For The ideal candidate will have: - Strong IT skills, particularly with Word and Excel. - Exceptional attention to detail. - A proven ability to prioritise workloads effectively. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - The capability to liaise and report to senior managers. - While not essential, a background within a law firm would be highly beneficial. - Applicants should be educated to A-level standard or equivalent. Comprehensive in-house training will be provided to the successful candidate, ensuring you have all the tools to thrive in this role. Hours This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week: - Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (with a 1-hour lunch break) - Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (with a 1-hour lunch break) Apply Now If you're a meticulous and organised individual with a keen eye for detail and are looking to build a career within the legal costing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now with your CV!