Hybrid Costs Negotiator for Personal Injury Claims

Express Solicitors Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23–26 days holiday

Private medical insurance after 2 yrs

Onsite gym

Job summary

Express Solicitors Limited in Manchester is seeking a Cost Negotiator to join the established costs department, handling fixed costs caseloads, reviewing disputes, making offers and preparing bills for settlement.

You will report to a supervisor, work to targets, and liaise with fee earners while using Proclaim, Cost Master and Excel. The role offers hybrid working, 23–26 days holiday, private medical insurance after 2 years and active team social events.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience of case handling and working to target.
• Good knowledge of CPR Cost related procedures and Pre-Action Protocols.
• Ability to deal with advocacy at costs hearings (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Securing payments on account of costs at the earliest opportunity.
• Reviewing and negotiating fixed costs cases and bills.
• Drafting Part 23 Applications and Replies to Points of Dispute.
• Preparing bills and Part 8/Part 23 Proceedings.
• Attending costs hearings and providing technical support to the costs team.
• Maintaining high client care and service standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Ability to work to time scales

Teamwork

Tools

Proclaim

Cost Master

Excel

Job description

Express Solicitors Limited in Manchester is seeking a Cost Negotiator to join the established costs department, handling fixed costs caseloads, reviewing disputes, making offers and preparing bills for settlement.

You will report to a supervisor, work to targets, and liaise with fee earners while using Proclaim, Cost Master and Excel. The role offers hybrid working, 23–26 days holiday, private medical insurance after 2 years and active team social events.