Costs Negotiator - Bolton, United Kingdom - Keoghs

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Bolton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
Cost Negotiator


Key Accountabilities

  • Responsible for management of own caseload using inhouse 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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