Finance Graduates - Costs

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the claims management sector is seeking a Finance Graduate to join their Costs Team in Bolton. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your legal career with responsibilities focused on assessing and managing costs claims in clinical negligence. Candidates should possess GCSEs in English and Maths and have strong organizational skills, along with a keen attention to detail. The role offers full-time permanent employment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Health Cash Plan

WeCare online health and wellbeing support

Death in Service (after 1 year)

Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Discount sites and memberships

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSEs in English & Maths (A-C or Level 5).
• Strong IT literacy and organisational skills required.
• Desirable: Legal office experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and settle costs claims in Clinical Negligence.
• Draft necessary legal documents such as costs strategies.
• Manage a caseload of end-of-life payables.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

IT Literacy

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Drafting Legal Documents

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

Finance Graduates - Costs!

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Are you a recent Legal Graduate?
Looking to kickstart your Legal career?

Our Costs Team at Keoghs is hosting a recruitment morning on the 18th of July via Microsoft Teams.

This entry-level role involves assessing and settling costs claims in Clinical Negligence cases and managing procedural aspects up to agreement or assessment, including file handling.

You will manage your own 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
• Consent orders

Evidential Reviews and Assessments:
• Review files and prepare chronologies
• Assess costs claims and set strategies/reserves
• Review replies and incoming evidence
• Refer cases for supervision
• Assess outcomes of PA

Reporting:
• Draft advice on NDA files
• Prepare outcome reports post-case
• Provide non-strategic updates to clients

Settlement Negotiations:
• Assess Part 36 offers and settlement proposals
• Negotiate with third parties
• Complete MI, payment requests, and outcome reports

Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

Working Hours

35 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location: Parklands, Bolton.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills and Attributes:
• GCSEs in English & Maths (grades A-C or Level 5 or equivalent)
• IT literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Teamwork and independence
• Initiative and attention to detail
• Drafting legal costs documents
• Understanding client needs and litigation processes
• Proficient with case management systems

Desirable:
• Legal office experience
• Degree or equivalent

Our Values:
We focus on sustainability and success, guided by our core values:
• Connected
• Dynamic
• Innovative
• Succeed Together

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service (option to buy/sell 3 days)
• Health Cash Plan
• WeCare online health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service (after 1 year)
• Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Discount sites and memberships

*Post-probation