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Legal Costs Administrator

3 months ago


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Legal Costs Administrator

Established over 25 years ago, KLS Law is a leading Specialist Personal Injury firms in the North-West. Based in Warrington, our office has convenient access to the M56 and M62, and is close to both Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central train stations.

We are seeking a to join our committed team based in Warrington. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in legal administration who is eager to develop their skills in cost negotiation. We will provide training to help you excel in this part of the role.

You will handle defendant claims for the costs department, covering all areas of personal injury work.


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Drafting solicitor/client invoices
  2. Drafting schedules of costs
  3. Work closely with fee earners to ensure accurate and timely recovery and payment
  4. Ensure that payments are allocated to the correct file when funds are received
  5. Liaise with claimant solicitors, counsel and court
  6. Negotiate settlements quickly and on the best terms available


Person Specification:

Legal experience: strong background in legal administration, with experience liaising with solicitors and clients

Negotiation skills: excellent telephone manner, including the ability to reach favourable settlements by phone

IT Skills: good IT skills and case management skills

Organisation: ability to plan, prioritise and manage own cost files efficiently

Communication skills: outstanding verbal, written and listening skills

Initiative: ability to work independently and make decisions, proactive approach to anticipating problems and identifying solutions

Positive attitude: confident and enthusiastic matter

Composure: ability to remain calm under pressure

Ability to follow procedures and keep to strategy

Ability to commute/relocate


Benefits:

  1. Discounted gym membership
  2. Staff functions and fundraising events
  3. 1-day WFH per week
  4. Cycle to work scheme
  5. Computing scheme
  6. Staff referral scheme
  7. Life assurance
  8. Employee of the month
  9. Free eye tests
  10. Flu jab vouchers
  11. Free tea, coffee and milk
  12. 22 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day plus unpaid 30 minute lunch)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Warrington (required)

Work location: Office-based