Junior Costs Negotiator (Clinical Negligence)

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services company in Bolton is seeking a Junior Costs Negotiator to manage Clinical Negligence claims. You will assess and settle costs claims, draft related legal documents, and engage in negotiations with third parties. Ideal candidates will have a GCSE in English and Maths and strong organisational skills. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for professional development and generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Health Care Cash Plan

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and settle claims for costs in Clinical Negligence claims.
• Draft various legal documents related to costs.
• Engage in settlement negotiations with third parties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

English & Maths GCSE grade A to C/Level 5

Customer services skills

Education

GCSE in English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Job description

Junior Costs Negotiator (Clinical Negligence)

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

To assess and settle claims for costs in Clinical Negligence claims and to deal with all procedural aspects up to agreement or assessment in an entry level role to file handling. Managing own caseload of end of life payables.

Key Accountabilities

• Drafting the following documents:
• Chronology
• 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
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• English & Maths GCSE grade A to C/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
• Legal office experience
• Use of a Case management system
• Degree/Equivalent experience/qualification

Benefits

• 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