Costs Negotiator: Own Your RTA/EL/PL Caseload

KERV Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Buy/sell extra days

Performance-based incentive

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Discounts on retail/ leisure/entertain

Training & mentoring

Job summary

KERV Legal in Manchester is recruiting an experienced Costs Negotiator to join its respected national firm. You will manage your own caseload from instruction through negotiation and settlement, handling RTA, EL and PL costs matters with a commercial focus.

You will review files, develop costs strategies, draft Points of Dispute and Replies, and conduct telephone negotiations. The role offers ongoing training, supportive teams and a commitment to career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience as Costs Negotiator.
• Experience handling an independent caseload.
• Strong knowledge of the detailed assessment process.
• Understanding of costs case law and insurance litigation procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and client management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Relevant legal qualifications such as a law degree, LPC or ALCD.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of RTA, EL and PL costs matters.
• Review files, develop costs strategies and settlement parameters.
• Prepare Points of Dispute and consider Replies.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties.
• Conduct telephone negotiations to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Liaise with clients and insurers, providing updates throughout process.
• Attend detailed assessment hearings, mediations and conferences remotely and in person.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with client SLAs, KPIs and regulatory requirements.
• Support junior team members and contribute to department development.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Client management

Organisation

Advocacy

Education

Law degree

LPC

ALCD

Job description

KERV Legal in Manchester is recruiting an experienced Costs Negotiator to join its respected national firm. You will manage your own caseload from instruction through negotiation and settlement, handling RTA, EL and PL costs matters with a commercial focus.

You will review files, develop costs strategies, draft Points of Dispute and Replies, and conduct telephone negotiations. The role offers ongoing training, supportive teams and a commitment to career development.