Fixed Recoverable Costs Negotiator

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fixed Recoverable Costs Negotiator to join their dynamic legal team. This role involves reviewing, valuing, and settling Fixed Recoverable Costs claims while ensuring all procedural steps are meticulously followed. You will be responsible for drafting essential legal documents, conducting evidential reviews, and engaging in settlement negotiations. With a focus on detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a supportive environment. If you have a passion for legal processes and a knack for negotiation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death In Service after 1 year

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask effectively.
• Experience in costs negotiation and drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Review and settle Fixed Recoverable Costs claims efficiently.
• Draft various legal documents and prepare outcome reports.

Skills

English & Maths GCSE grade A to C or level 5

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Experience of costs negotiation

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to take initiative

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Tools

Case management system

Microsoft Office

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

*after successfully completing probation