Job Description

We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'we're legal and financial experts that care' - 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 to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Our Team

The Costs Team provides a service to our fee earners who deal with recovery of costs in contentious practice areas, their primary aim is dealing with the preparation of bills of costs, negotiation and advocacy within the detailed assessment of costs proceedings.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a growing national team. You will deal with solicitors' files across a range of disciplines and prepare costs claims for submission to opposing solicitors or the courts. You'll have the chance to work on negotiations with opponents and have Client contact. You may be required to undertake additional training and encouraged to study for professional Law Costs qualifications. Ideally, you'll have experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services.

About You

An analytical approach to data and numerically orientated Experience either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting (but there is scope to look outside of this). Open to undertaking additional training for professional Law Costs qualifications. 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.: CILEX Part 1 Year 1 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.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

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 also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.



We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!



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, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.



We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.



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



Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.