Fixed Recoverable Costs Negotiator

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services company based in Bolton is looking for a Fixed Recoverable Costs Negotiator to manage and settle Fixed Recoverable Costs claims. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in the legal field. You will be drafting essential legal documents and engaging with clients and third parties to facilitate settlements. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP services

Death In Service benefit

Pension Contribution Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Experience of costs negotiation and setting negotiation strategies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of litigation and costs process.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents including costs strategy and applications.
• Carrying out detailed reviews of files and preparing chronologies.
• Negotiating with third parties on settlements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Customer services skills

Attention to detail

Ability to take initiative

Education

English & Maths GCSE grade A to C or level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Job description

Fixed Recoverable Costs Negotiator

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

A Fixed Recoverable Costs Handler’s primary focus is to review, value and settle Fixed Recoverable Costs claims, completing all relevant procedural steps to settlement or assessment of the costs.

Key Accountabilities

• Drafting the following documents:
  • Chronologies
  • Costs Strategy
  • Document Points of Dispute
  • Interlocutory applications (basic)
  • Part 18 requests
  • Consent orders
• Evidential Reviews and Assessments:
  • Carrying out detailed review of file and preparing chronology
  • Assessing claim for costs and setting strategy/reserves
  • Assessing replies
  • Reviews of incoming disclosure and documentary evidence
  • Referral for supervision
  • Assessing outcome of PA
• Reporting:
  • Drafting advice on NDA files to client.
  • Preparing outcome reports once the case has concluded
  • Preparing non-strategic updates to client on cases assisting lead on Settlement Negotiations
  • Assessing part 36 offers/other settlement proposals
  • Negotiation with third party
  • Completing MI; payment request and outcome report to client

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• English & Maths GCSE grade A to C or level 5 or equivalent
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Organisational skills particularly the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication
• Experience of costs negotiation and setting negotiation strategies
• Customer services skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to take initiative
• Attention to detail
• Drafting of costs legal documents, including PODs and applications
• An understanding of client needs/requirements
• Good knowledge of litigation and costs process
• Proficient use of a case management system

Desirable:

• Previous FRC handling experience
• Legal office experience
• Use of a Case management system

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets