Finance, Law & Business Graduate
Location: Sharston, M22 4SN
Salary: £28,500 per annum, plus a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Start Date: Monday 8th June 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Business / Finance graduate to join our legal team as a Costs Litigation Assistant. You do not need prior law experience; your Business Management degree will provide a solid foundation to build upon. We provide full training on all aspects of the role and ongoing support from your manager, mentors and work Buddy.
You Will Get Involved In
* Preparation of costs schedules for trial.
* Counting and drafting breakdowns of costs at case conclusion, to assist with recovery of costs from between the parties to litigation and to assist with calculating client charges.
* Liaising with service providers to our clients such as barristers to ascertain final fees and fee estimates.
* Preparation of risk assessments.
* Making telephone calls to progress cases in terms of cost negotiations and payments on account of cost.
* Assisting with the preparation of cost budgets.
* Reviewing the work done for the client and preparing chronologies and descriptions of the steps taken.
We Set You Up To Succeed
We provide full training through our Costs Training Programme on all aspects of the role. A Costs Litigation Assistant works with the costs team and solicitors to manage the financial side of legal cases. This includes preparing, checking and negotiating costs, bills and schedules (which are lists of expenses). They also help make sure the firm recovers the money it is owed. Training will be given in new starter groups and one‑to‑one at your desk (both in person and over MS Teams). We are committed to providing our employees with the guidance and resources they need to succeed in their roles and advance their careers.
We Deliver On Progression
* Trainee Costs Draftsperson – a tailored in‑house training programme rotating throughout the three different costs roles (file handling, technical bill drafting and budgeting).
* Trainee ACL lawyer – a formal qualification from the Association of Cost Lawyers for those who have not completed a law degree.
* Solicitors Training Contract – to qualify as a Solicitor for those who have completed a law degree.
What are we looking for?
* A degree such as Business / Finance or a similar degree.
* GCSE Maths & English at C grade or above.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* The ability to produce work that is highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.
* The ability to assess and analyse both numerical and written information.
* Be highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure.
* The ability to work under your own initiative.
* Have a working knowledge of IT systems like Microsoft Office packages.
Benefits
* Hybrid Working – 4/1 hybrid working pattern after probation.
* 23 Days Holiday – rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
* Extra Holidays – 3 holiday buy–backs and an extra day for your birthday after a service length requirement.
* Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.
* 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
* Active social committee with generous departmental and firm‑wide social budget.
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