A Fixed Recoverable Costs Handlers primary focus is to review, value and settle Fixed Recoverable Costs claims, completing all relevant procedural steps to settlement or assessment of the costs. Key Responsibilities Drafting the following documents: * Chronologies Costs Strategy * Document Points of Dispute * Interlocutory applications (basic) * Part 18 requests * Consent orders Evidential Reviews and Assessments: * Carrying out detailed review of file and preparing chronology * Assessing claim for costs and setting strategy/reserves * Assessing replies * Reviews of incoming disclosure and documentary evidence * Referral for supervision * Assessing outcome of PA Reporting: 1. Drafting advice on NDA files to client 2. Preparing outcome reports once the case has concluded 3. Preparing non-strategic updates to client on cases assisting lead on 4. Settlement Negotiations 5. Assessing part 36 offers/other settlement proposals
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