Costs Administration Assistant (Legal)

TL;DR

Costs Administration Assistant (Legal): Providing general administrative and clerical support to the Costs team to ensure efficient office operations with an accent on data management and case processing. Focus on managing case lifecycles, coordinating mail and documentation, and maintaining accurate records within case management systems.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, UK)

Salary: £24,129 / year

Company

A leading social justice law firm with a 100-year history of fighting for the rights of injured and mistreated workers.

What you will do

• Provide general administrative support, including data input and retrieval using internal systems.
• Perform routine clerical tasks such as opening and closing cases, filing, photocopying, and scanning.
• Organize and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and DX.
• Manage data entry on case management systems and spreadsheets, including new case set-ups.
• Assist with billing, file closure processes, and archiving.
• Support the wider team with bundle preparation and day-to-day office administration.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Experience with electronic case management systems.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid capacity from Manchester, UK.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in an office environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Culture & Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme, permanent health insurance, and life assurance.
• Generous leave: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 5 additional days over Christmas.
• MediCash Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme and access to a sports and social club.
• Financial support for professional development and annual travel/parking loans.

Hiring process

• Application review.
• Phone screening.
• Interview.