To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of Legacy, Abuse, Military & Corporate Risks claims. A 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 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 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, Abuse, Military & Corporate Risks team managed and led by Paul Edwards. You will be responsible for your own caseload, progressing each file from receipt of papers from Keoghs Motor, Casualty, Legacy, Marine, Clinical Negligence and Professional Negligence teams 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 Liverpool Office. 12 months experience as a minimum in a similar costs negotiator role, either for claimant or defendant, handling own caseload.

Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD Previous experience of client liaison - taking instructions and providing advice both verbally and in writing Experience of the Detailed Assessment process including preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies. Good telephone negotiation skills An understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practice and process.