Achieve Professionals are currently representing a Manchester based law firm in their requirement for an experienced Costs Litigation Executive/Case Handler/Negotiator.
Experience & Responsibilities:
* Dealing with a mixture of personal injury and clinical negligence costs matters, of both fast track and multi-track values.
* You'll need 1 - 5 years experience working either in-house or for a costs firm and have experience of:
o handling your own caseload from inception to conclusion
o negotiating settlement of costs in litigated and non-litigated claimant personal injury cases
o advising fee earners regarding costs disputes and assisting with their own negotiations
o preparation of summary assessment schedules, breakdown of costs and formal bills
o drafting replies to Points of Dispute
o Drafting Budgets
o Advocacy / Attending CCMCs
o Supporting junior team members
Skills & Attributes:
1. Completion of a legal qualification (LLB, GDL or LPC) desired
2. Drafting skills associated with completing Precedent H, R and Q and finalising formal bills.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Flexible work approach
5. Knowledge of time recording
6. Working knowledge of CPR and Detailed Assessment process
7. Experience of using a case management system, ideall...