Costs Handler

2 weeks ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

Fixed Recoverable File Handler - Costs Bolton
The File Handler will negotiate and settle costs on all portal and fixed costs matters. They will pursue the settlement of costs as expediently and economically as possible. It is important that the job holder can quickly review and evaluate files and identify issues to incorporate into initial costs strategy, commence early telephone negotiations with other side and liaise with Insurers if necessary.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Responsible for management of own caseload using in-house case and costs management systems, including internal costs calculator software to produce accurate calculations of costs due
- Reviewing files to identify strengths and weaknesses
- Preparing cost strategy document to reflect this
- Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls
- Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements
- Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with internal and Client requirements
- Settling files and recording all necessary MI.
- Updating internal reports as required with settlement data
- Meeting agreed performance targets
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- Understanding of Costs Files or experience running a caseload in another legal area
- Excellent telephone negotiation skills
- Ability to effectively 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
- Proficient IT skills

Desirable:

- Previous experience of handling own caseload
- Education - Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD
- Experience in a similar costs negotiator role either claimant or defendant
- Have an understanding of Provisional and Detailed Assessment processes, Cost Case Law and trends and Insurance Litigation practice & process
Experience of preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies

**Contract Type**
- Permanent

**Area**
- Complex Injury 3

**Sub Area**
- Costs

**Office**
- Keoghs Bolton Parklands

**Closing Date**
- 23 Feb 2023



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