Costs Negotiator

4 weeks ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

Costs Negotiator - Costs

It is important that the job holder can quickly review files & formulate initial costs strategy, provide comprehensive advice to clients, commence early telephone negotiations with other side and liaise, as required, with clients and co-defendants throughout the life of the file.

**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 7 hours chargeable per day.
- 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.
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to Keoghs Values

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- Experience of dealing with high value and complex costs files and 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, Costs rules and Case Laws and Insurance Litigation practice & process.
- 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.

**Contract Type**
- Permanent

**Area**
- Complex Injury 3

**Sub Area**
- Costs

**Office**
- Keoghs Bolton Parklands

**Closing Date**
- 21 Jun 2023


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