Junior Costs Negotiator

Setting strategies and negotiating costs up to £50K - expected FA £25K

Drafting the following documents:

• Chronology


• Costs Strategy Document


• Points of Dispute


• Interlocutory applications (basic)


• Part 18 requests


• Consent orders

Evidential Reviews and Assessments

• Carrying out detailed review of file and preparing chronology


• Assessing claim for costs and setting strategy/reserves


• Assessing replies


• Reviews of incoming disclosure and documentary evidence


• Referral for supervision


• Assessing outcome of PA

Reporting

• Drafting advice on NDA files to client.


• Preparing outcome reports once the case has concluded


• Preparing non-strategic updates to client on cases assisting lead on

Settlement Negotiations

• Assessing part 36 offers/other settlement proposals


• Negotiation with third party


• Completing MI; payment request and outcome report to client


• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is our Parklands office in Bolton 1 day a week and 4 days from home, Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together

You need to be able to build strong working relationships with both your colleagues in Costs and with the wider business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a junior costs handler, who has a base knowledge of cost handling and negotiation and is looking to develop their career and take the next step.

Full training and supervision will be provided, therefore extensive costs experience is not required.,
• English & Maths GCSE grade A to C/Level 5 or equivalent


• IT literate (Microsoft Office)


• Organisational skills particularly the ability to prioritise and multitask


• Interpersonal skills


• Oral communication - Experience of costs negotiation and setting negotiation strategies


• Customer services skills


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to take initiative


• Attention to detail. Drafting of costs legal documents, including PODs and applications


• An understanding of client needs/requirements


• Good knowledge of litigation and costs process


• Proficient use of a case management system

Desirable

• Legal office experience


• Use of a Case management system


• Degree/Equivalent experience/qualification