Costs Assistant Position Available In Shelby, Alabama

Junior Legal Costs Assistant Solihull, Birmingham Full-time – Office Based Competitive salary, depending on experience A respected and well-established law firm is seeking Junior Legal Costs Assistant to join our busy and supportive Cost team. This vacancy is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail and a passion for accuracy in legal billing and costing. This role would suit someone who has a keen interest in Law Costs and wishes to pursue it as a career as full comprehensive training will be given. As part of the Costing team, you will be instrumental in preparing solicitor/client cost schedules and bills. You will support fee earners across all departments to ensure billing is timely, accurate, and fully aligned with firm procedures. Key Responsibilities Prepare solicitor/client cost schedules and detailed bills Assist departments in preparing schedules to support billable work Prepare statements of costs and bills for submission to court Provide guidance on cost estimates Liaise with the Accounts team, fee earners, and secretaries to ensure accuracy in costing and billing Manage your own time efficiently to support multiple departments Attend meetings with fee earners as needed Comply with the firm’s standard procedures and billing practices Skills and Experience Strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel Meticulous attention to detail Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively Excellent communication and negotiation skills Confidence in reporting to senior management Previous experience in a legal or law firm environment is an advantage Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent) This role would suit someone who has a keen interest in Law Costs and wishes to pursue it as a career – previous law firm experience is essential, from any background as long as you can demonstrate an interest in Costs. Apply now within or send your CV to: rio@douglas-scott.co.uk