Cost Specialist - Legal Services

Sedgwick; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Bristol is seeking a Cost Specialist to manage property damage losses. The ideal candidate has a strong legal background and experience in fixed costs claims. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to shape industry practices. Enjoy flexible working options and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)

Participation in an incentive (bonus) scheme

Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Private healthcare plan

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing fixed costs claims in a legal context.
• Thorough understanding of CPR Costs, Pre-Action Protocols, and relevant case law.
• Confident in securing settlements and advancing case progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from start to finish, resolving disputes efficiently.
• Negotiate settlements and recover costs effectively.
• Maintain high standards of communication and service for clients.

Skills

Legal Claims Experience

Procedural Knowledge

Case Negotiation

Drafting & Analysis

Organisation & Communication

Job description

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Cost Specialist - Legal Services

Job Location: Bristol

Job Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience, and qualifications

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cost Specialist to join our Bristol team.

Sedgwick Legal Services advises and handles disputes for major insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates, large corporates, utilities, and local authorities. We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our Legal team, focusing on property damage losses arising from major fires, floods, building collapse, escape of water, and subsidence.

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive legal professional to join as a Costs Manager, specialising in fixed costs claims. You’ll manage your own caseload from start to finish, resolving disputes efficiently and in line with Civil Procedure Rules, with a strong focus on client service.

This role is ideal for someone already working in legal costs or a civil litigator looking to specialise and take on more responsibility. As the team expands, you’ll have the chance to supervise junior colleagues and contribute to broader costs-related projects and strategy.

You’ll use your legal expertise to build strong arguments, negotiate settlements, and recover costs effectively. A key part of the role involves securing early payments on account to support financial flow and case progression. You’ll also help train the wider team on costs issues and contribute to fee-earning work as a specialist.

Client care is central. You’ll maintain high standards of communication and service, ensuring clients feel supported and well-informed throughout the process.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• Legal Claims Experience: Proven track record managing fixed costs claims in a legal context.
• Procedural Knowledge: Thorough understanding of CPR Costs, Pre-Action Protocols, and relevant case law.
• Case Negotiation: Confident in securing settlements and advancing case progress.
• Drafting & Analysis: Precise drafting skills paired with strong analytical thinking.
• Organisation & Communication: Highly organised, deadline-aware, and client-focused communicator.

The skills that will be developed once working:

• Comprehensive Training: You'll receive all the Sedgwick-specific training needed to excel in your role.

What we’ll give you for this role:

Remuneration & more

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience, and qualifications
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
• Participation in an incentive (bonus) scheme
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options from office or home

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing
• Group Income Protection

Other benefits

• Voluntary benefits such as green car scheme, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
• Discounts on various products and services

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offers the most comprehensive training program in the industry, including over 15,000 courses on demand, role-specific training, and opportunities for formal education.

Join us to reshape the insurance landscape and build a legacy of talent.

Next steps for you:

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind.

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates may be invited for an interview, which could be virtual or in-person.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements in this document describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not exhaustive of all duties or variances. Sedgwick may modify duties at any time.