Job Description
Job Title: Costs ParalegalSalary: £25,000 - £30,000Location: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract: Full time, Permanent, hybrid working available.Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:
* Drafting and responding to Bills of Costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
* Comprehensive management of all aspects of costs budgeting, including preparation, negotiation, and strategic planning to optimise financial outcomes.
* Providing complex technical advice on cost-related matters, drawing on extensive legal knowledge to address intricate issues and deliver tailored solutions.
* Undertaking summary, provisional, and detailed assessments, meticulously reviewing and analysing costs to secure favourable outcomes.
Employment Benefits Package:
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
* Flexible holiday entitlement, with the option to buy/sell days (subject to approval)
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Enhanced sick pay
* Life assurance (5x salary)
* Critical illness cover
* Income protection cover
* Dental insurance
* Private health insurance
* Enhanced parental leave
* Study support scheme
* Bonus scheme
* Reward and recognition programme
* Loyalty award scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Emergency childcare scheme and solutions
* Employee assistance programme
* Health assessments
* Travel to Work scheme
* Referral scheme
About the Business:Our client is a progressive law firm with a global footprint, operating in 40 countries and employing over 5,000 lawyers worldwide. By combining deep sector expertise with a broad international outlook, they are uniquely placed not only to anticipate future developments but also to shape them. With a commitment to innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology, they continually seek more effective ways to deliver legal services. Their ambitious vision drives a strong focus on nurturing talent and attracting top-tier professionals, ensuring they are fully equipped to support clients in facing tomorrow's challenges with confidence. Due to continued growth and expansion, particularly within the Dispute Management Team in Sheffield, our client is seeking passionate, dedicated, and career-driven individuals with experience in Legal Costs.
Additional Information: CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This Costs Paralegal vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.