Costs Negotiator

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Keoghs Llp, Birmingham

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Keoghs Llp

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Proactively review cases to formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters
Prepare points of dispute and consider replies
Identify and document strengths and weaknesses of own case and opponent's costs claimed
Use the telephone to discuss, put forward meritorious arguments, and negotiate settlement of costs
Update reports to clients of progress made in resolving costs claimed
Deal with correspondence and telephone calls received within SLAs
Undertake periodic reviews of files in line with client requirements
Settle costs within agreed negotiation parameters
Instruct counsel and attend conferences, detailed assessment hearings, and mediations, remotely and in person
Attend court for application hearings, detailed assessment hearings and mediations remotely and in person to conduct own advocacy
Deliver agreed performance targets, Keoghs quality standards, and client's SLAs, KPIs and MI requirements
Delegate assigned tasks to a Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives
Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Ideally has performed a similar junior costs negotiator role, either for claimant or defendant, handling own caseload. Full training and supervision will be provided to any candidate without this experience.
Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD
Previous experience of client/customer liaison - taking instructions and providing advice both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of the Detailed Assessment process and the relevant CPR provisions relating to costs
Good telephone negotiation skills
Understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practice and process
Ability to use initiative and make decisions
Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to remain calm under pressure
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to act as part of a team
Proficient IT skills in Microsoft packages
Personal Effectiveness - See below
Business Focus - See below
Team commitment: values others' perspective
Resilience: demonstrates self-control
Passion for growth and improvement: systematically improves performance
Embracing Change: responds positively to change

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Costs Negotiator

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