Finance Graduates - Costs!

Keoghs; Bolton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bolton is looking for a recent Legal Graduate to join their Costs Team. This entry-level role offers an opportunity to assess and settle costs in Clinical Negligence claims while managing procedural aspects independently. With a focus on teamwork and individual responsibility, candidates will draft legal documents, conduct reviews, and negotiate settlements to ensure compliance with standards. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, supporting both personal and professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Health Cash Plan

Mental health and wellbeing support

Death in Service after 1 year

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (A-C/Level 5).
• Legal office experience is desirable.
• Proficient in using case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents such as Costs Strategy Document and Consent orders.
• Conduct evidential reviews and assessments on cases.
• Manage own caseload of end-of-life payables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Multi-tasking skills

Education

GCSE grade A-C/Level 5 in English & Maths

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Department: Claims Management

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 18th July via Microsoft Teams.

This entry-level role involves assessing and settling costs in Clinical Negligence claims, managing procedural aspects up to agreement or assessment, and handling files. You will manage your own caseload of end-of-life payables.

Key Accountabilities

1. Drafting documents such as Chronology, Costs Strategy Document, Points of Dispute, basic Interlocutory applications, Part 18 requests, and Consent orders.
2. Conducting evidential reviews and assessments, including detailed file reviews, preparing chronologies, assessing costs, setting strategies/reserves, evaluating replies, reviewing disclosures and evidence, referral for supervision, and assessing PA outcomes.
3. Reporting by drafting advice on NDA files, preparing outcome reports post-case, and updating clients on cases.
4. Settlement negotiations, including assessing Part 36 offers, negotiating with third parties, and completing MI, payment requests, and outcome reports.
5. Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The primary location is Parklands, Bolton.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• English & Maths GCSE grade A-C/Level 5 or equivalent
• IT literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Organizational and multitasking skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including experience in costs negotiation
• Customer service skills
• Teamwork and independence
• Initiative and attention to detail
• Drafting legal costs documents
• Understanding of client needs and litigation processes
• Proficient case management system use

Desirable:

• Legal office experience
• Use of case management systems
• Degree or equivalent qualification

Values

Our culture emphasizes sustainability and success, guided by our core values: We are connected, dynamic, innovative, and succeed together.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service (option to buy/sell 3 days)
• Health Cash Plan
• WeCare mental health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service after 1 year
• Pension (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex, and other discounts