Costs Negotiator
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
An established award-winning law firm, specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, is looking for a Costs Negotiator to join its busy costs team.
The Role
You will manage a fixed costs caseload, review disputes, negotiate settlements, and prepare cases for summary or detailed assessment. The role also involves drafting letters, Costs Schedules, Part 23 Applications, Part 8 Proceedings, skeleton arguments, and submissions, as well as liaising with fee earners and management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage caseloads, WIP, and fee targets.
- Review and negotiate fixed costs cases.
- Prepare cases for assessment hearings and attend when required.
- Provide technical support and guidance to the costs team.
- Maintain the highest standards of client care.
Person Specification
- Knowledge of fixed costs claims, CPR procedures, Pre-Action Protocols, and relevant case law.
- 2–5 years’ experience handling cases to target.
- Strong communication, time management, and IT skills (Proclaim, Excel, Cost Master desirable).
- Professional, commercially aware, and able to work under pressure.
- Advocacy experience at costs hearings is desirable but not essential.
Salary & Hours
£30,000–£40,000 depending on experience. Excellent career development opportunities, including training contracts or support towards ACL qualification.
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