To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of MOD disease claims. A Junior Costs Negotiator should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file. The Junior Costs Negotiator should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications.

The Junior Costs Negotiator will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs. Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression. The Head of Costs is Howard Dean; Technical Director is Elaine Pitt; and Business Unit Director is Amanda Nuttall.

This role is in the Legacy team managed by Darren Lee with support from Lead Lawyer, Paul Edwards. You will be responsible for your own caseload, progressing each file from receipt of papers from Legacy team to resolution of costs.

Requirements

Settlement of costs within agreed negotiation parameters Instructing counsel and attending conferences; detailed assessment hearings; and mediations, remotely and in person.

Delegate assigned tasks to a Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Working Hours 28 - 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Birmingham or Bolton Office. Ideally will have performed a similar junior costs negotiator role, either for claimant or defendant, handling own caseload.

Full training and supervision will be provided to any candidate without this experience. Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD Previous experience of client/customer liaison - taking instructions and providing advice both verbally and in writing Knowledge of the Detailed Assessment process and the relevant CPR provisions relating to costs. Good telephone negotiation skills An understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practice and process.