Junior Costs Negotiator
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Liverpool
Description
This entry-level role involves assessing and settling claims for costs, managing procedural aspects up to agreement or assessment, and handling files. The role includes managing a caseload of end-of-life payables.
Key Accountabilities
* Drafting documents such as Chronology, Costs Strategy Document, Points of Dispute, basic Interlocutory applications, Part 18 requests, and Consent orders.
* Conducting evidential reviews and assessments, including detailed file reviews, preparing chronologies, assessing claims for costs, setting strategies and reserves, reviewing disclosures, and referring cases for supervision.
* Reporting tasks such as drafting advice on NDA files, preparing case outcome reports, and updating clients on case progress.
* Assisting in settlement negotiations by assessing settlement proposals and communicating with third parties.
* Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.
Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. The primary location is Parklands, Bolton.
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
Essential Skills and Attributes:
* GCSE Grade A-C or Level 5 in Maths & English or equivalent
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills
* Interpersonal and customer service skills
* Experience in costs negotiation and strategy setting
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, and pay attention to detail
* Knowledge of litigation and costs process, case management systems, and drafting legal documents
Desirable:
* Legal office experience
* Degree or equivalent qualification
Values
Our culture emphasizes sustainability and success, driven by our core values: We are connected, dynamic, innovative, and succeed together.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy/sell 3 days
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including Simply Health Care Cash Plan and WeCare support
* Death In Service after 1 year
* Pension contributions (5% employee / 3% employer)
* Additional schemes: Cycle to Work, Tech, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex
* Access to discounts and memberships at various outlets
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