Costs Negotiator

Description

As Costs Negotiator in our in-house costs team you will be responsible for the management of your own fixed recoverable costs (and disputed disbursements on MOJ or Infant Approval) cases. The caseload will be spilt according to business need. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with management information – ensuring completeness of records in order to aid business decision making.

The role is working for Keoghs but onsite at our Insurance office in Manchester City Centre location. This is a great opportunity to gain client interaction.

Key Responsibilities
Analysis of costs claimed and preparing cost strategy reports
Identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this
Preparing points of dispute and considering replies
Negotiating costs within settlement parameters
Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls
Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements
Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy
Meeting agreed performance targets.
To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience in a similar costs negotiator role either claimant or defendant
Previous experience of client liaison.
Good standard of education – 3 GCSE’s grade C or above or equivalent including Maths, English as a minimum.
Previous experience of handling own caseload
Have an understanding of the Detailed Assessment process, Cost Case Laws and Insurance Litigation practice & process
Experience of preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies
Ability to use own initiative
Ability to plan and prioritise workloads
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to make decisions
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to act as part of a team
Proficient IT skills

Job Benefits
Davies Incentive Plan
25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
Simply Health Care Cash Plan
WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Tech Scheme*
Season Ticket Loan*
Gym Flex*
Access to Online Discount Sites
Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation