Costs Negotiator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Keoghs
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 Accountabilities
- 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
Working Hours:
This is a full time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid working model - one day in the office per week, remainder working remote
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- 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
- Good telephone negotiation skills
Values:
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
Contract Type
- Permanent
Area
- Personal Injury and Jurisdictions
Sub Area
- esure
Office
- Manchester
- Quay Street
Closing Date
- 15 Aug 2023
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