Costs Paralegal

Costs Paralegal - Permanent

Our client is an established and highly regarded UK legal practice with a strong professional reputation. They are looking to appoint an experienced Costs Paralegal to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional to join a structured and supportive environment, working alongside experienced legal professionals and gaining exposure to a varied caseload.

The Role

• Specialise in legal costs work, supporting fee earners and managing costs-related matters from instruction through to resolution
• Assist with the preparation and management of costs documentation across a varied caseload
• Prepare costs schedules, budgets and documentation for assessment
• Support detailed assessments, negotiations and other costs-related matters
• Work collaboratively with fee earners and other members of the wider legal team
• Contribute to the continued development and efficiency of the costs function

About You

• Previous experience working within a legal costs environment
• Strong understanding of costs procedures, assessment and relevant civil procedure rules
• Experience preparing costs schedules, budgets and detailed assessments
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines effectively
• Comfortable using legal practice management systems and relevant costs software

Qualifications & Experience

• Legal or paralegal qualification with demonstrable experience specialising in costs
• Costs Draftsman qualification or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous
• Membership of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) or equivalent professional body would be desirable
• Previous experience within a law firm, legal costs team or specialist costs practice