My client, a highly renowned law firm in Coventry, is now looking to recruit an experienced law costs negotiator to join its growing department.
Within this costs negotiator role, you will negotiate costs on a range of defendant Personal Injury matters, pursuing the settlement of costs as soon as practically possible. You will be responsible for your own caseload using the firms 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.
Other key duties will include but will not be limited to:
Responsible for hitting chargeable hours, as discussed with Team Leader
Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team
Preparing points of dispute and considering replies
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
Providing written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested
Instructing Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy
Ensuring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2019
In order to be considered for this costs negotiator role, you must have at least 12 months' experience working in a costs-related role and have excellent communication skills along with experience of preparing points of dispute.
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