Costs Paralegal - Insurance Team - Sheffield

We are seeking to hire a Costs Paralegal into our disputes team in Sheffield.  

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working.  Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

We are a forward-thinking, client-focused law firm who are, renowned for our innovative approach and commitment to excellence. With a diverse client base spanning corporate, government, and insurance sectors, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding legal services and building lasting relationships. Our Sheffield office is a dynamic hub where talented professionals thrive, supported by a collaborative culture and the latest legal technologies.

About the role

As a Junior Costs Draftsperson/Paralegal in our costs team, you will play a key supporting role in the management and conduct of legal costs work. You will have the opportunity to work with an enviable client base, including many leading corporates, insurers and major brokers. The work is some of the most varied and complex available and you will gain exposure across civil and commercial litigation as well as international arbitration.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a varied caseload of costs-related matters

• Liaising directly with clients to obtain instructions and provide regular updates

• Drafting costs budgets, bills of costs, Points of Dispute, costs schedules and other related documentation

• Conducting legal research and preparing bespoke client advices

• Managing the costs process from inception to resolution, including negotiations, assessments, and settlements

• Maintaining accurate records using case management systems and online trackers.

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to develop a career in the legal sector within costs work. You should have a keen eye for detail and the ability to use your initiative. A strong academic background is desirable, and you may have a degree in law or be working towards a legal qualification such as CILEX. Some previous experience as a paralegal in costs or costs draftsperson, is essential; in addition full training and support will be provided.

This role is ideal for someone at an earlier stage in their legal career, with an interest in costs work, and a willingness to learn and develop within a supportive team.

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

•    Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
•    Flexible, hybrid working policy
•    Generous bonus scheme
•    Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
•    Holiday exchange scheme
•    Private medical insurance
•    Enhanced parental leave
•    Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us.  In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. 
 
As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.
 
When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. 
 
We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.
 
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. 
 

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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