Costs Negotiator
2 months ago
Cost Negotiator
**Key Accountabilities**
- Responsible for management of own caseload using in-house case management system including timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with billing and management information - ensuring completeness of records in order to aid business decision making.
- Responsible for hitting 6.8 hours chargeable per day.
- Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team.
- Preparing points of dispute and considering replies.
- Reviewing files.
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this.
- Preparing cost strategy reports.
- Settling costs.
- Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls.
- Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements.
- Updating reports.
- Meeting agreed performance targets.
- Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy.
**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- 12 months experience as a minimum in a similar costs negotiator role either claimant or defendant.
- Previous experience of client liaison.
- Experience of preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies
- Good telephone negotiation skills
- Previous experience of handling own caseload.
- Have an understanding of the Detailed Assessment process, Cost Case Laws and Insurance Litigation practice & process.
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient IT skills.
Desirable:
- Education - Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD.
- Conducted own advocacy.
- Capabilities needed to succeed and excel in the role
**Contract Type**
- Permanent
**Area**
- Complex Injury 3
**Sub Area**
- Costs
**Office**
- Keoghs Bolton Parklands
**Closing Date**
- 27 Mar 2023
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