Junior Costs Negotiator – Large Loss Claims

Keoghs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Health plan (Simply Health Care Cash)

Pension contribution

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Keoghs in Newcastle is seeking a Junior Costs Negotiator to draft and negotiate budgets, points of dispute, and settlements on defendant large loss cases. You will review files, develop initial costs strategy, and begin early telephone negotiations with opposing counsel while coordinating with Insurers throughout the file.

Working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm with 1 hour lunch. Primary location is the Newcastle office.

Qualifications

• 6 months in costs role or similar
• Experience liaising with clients
• GCSEs including Maths/English/Science
• Strong telephone negotiation skills
• Ability to manage own caseload

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload using in-house system and ensure accurate billing
• Hit daily chargeable hours target
• Delegate tasks as appropriate to other team members
• Draft Precedent H
• Prepare Precedent R on opponent’s Precedent H and compliance with Costs Case Management Orders
• Prepare points of dispute and consider replies

Skills

Costs role

Client liaison

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

GCSEs including Maths/English/Science

Job description

Keoghs in Newcastle is seeking a Junior Costs Negotiator to draft and negotiate budgets, points of dispute, and settlements on defendant large loss cases. You will review files, develop initial costs strategy, and begin early telephone negotiations with opposing counsel while coordinating with Insurers throughout the file.

Working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm with 1 hour lunch. Primary location is the Newcastle office.