Location: Southport
Salary:£24,479
Hybrid working available– with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed.
Cost Paralegal – Join Fletchers’ Costs Support Team
Are you looking to kick‑start your legal career in costs? Fletchers is seeking a Cost Paralegal to join our dedicated Costs Support Team, assisting with a variety of cost‑related functions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced legal environment, working alongside experts in the field. If you’re detail‑oriented, highly organised, and eager to develop your skills in costs law, we’d love to hear from you!
In Return Fletchers Offers
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
* Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Preparation of court papers
* Clerical support to costs team
* Preparation of Part 8 proceedings
* Preparation of Detailed Assessment requests
* Service of bills of costs
* Preparation of court bundles
* Ensuring post received is placed on costs files
* Ensuring post out is sent correctly
* Carrying out data entry & reporting
* Assisting the team with their workload where required
Essential Skills And Experience
* Good general IT skills
* Good time management skills
* Work effectively within a team
* Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
* Able to work in an organised way, prioritising work appropriately
* Able to apply initiative and forward thinking
* Flexible approach & keen attention to detail
* Excellent verbal communication skills with a proactive and positive manner
Desirable Skills And Experience
* Legal and/or Costs experience
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, signed up to BITCs Race at Work charter, and working towards Henpickeds Menopause and Menstrual Friendly accreditations.
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