Claimant Fixed Costs Negotiator

Carpenters; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Liverpool is seeking a candidate to manage cost-related matters in their Technical Costs Department. The successful applicant will review costs claims, negotiate settlements, and collaborate within a team. Strong knowledge of legal costs and exceptional communication skills are essential. This position offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits including a cash plan and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Matched Giving for charity fundraising

Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of legal costs and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Ability to assess and formulate cost arguments.
• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of fixed costs cases.
• Review and negotiate costs claims accurately.
• Liaise with fee earners and management.

Skills

Legal costs knowledge

Communication skills

Numeracy

Time management

IT skills including Excel

Job description

The role sits within the firm's Technical Costs Department and will focus on managing cost-related matters across a range of cases. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing fixed costs files, preparing cost schedules, making and evaluating offers, and negotiating settlements.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the efficient resolution of cost disputes while working collaboratively within a specialist team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of RTA Claimant fixed costs cases, ensuring timely and effective handling
• Review and negotiate costs claims with accuracy and efficiency
• Liaise with fee earners and management to support case progression
• Provide assistance to team members as needed, promoting collaboration
• Prepare Precedent U costs schedules for Trial and Disposal hearings
• Engage with third-party solicitors and insurers on a day-to-day basis

Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of legal costs and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), including Pre-Action Protocols
• Ability to assess cost arguments and formulate robust counter-responses
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to team working
• High level of numeracy and strong mathematical skills
• Exceptional time management and organisational abilities
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel; experience with case management systems is advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining focus on objectives

About Us:

Here at Carpenters Group, we've been providing legal and insurance services across the UK for over 30 years. We've grown from a small law firm into a 1500 people strong team made up of insurance professionals, legal experts and best in class corporate services, working across seven office locations.

We work in partnership with household name insurers to deliver a variety of fully outsourced claim solutions. We also represent individuals who need expert legal support. As a great place to work our core values underpin how we behave. Our working environment is positive and informal, and we encourage people to work together to perform at their best.

Benefits:

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Hybrid working model
• 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
• Matched Giving - up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
• Medicash cash plan - claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
• My Medicash App - including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions - providing mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
• Dress for your day policy