About this role
Lead Costs Negotiator within our in-house team. You will have the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of fixed recoverable costs cases for Fast Track and MOJ matter (and disputed disbursements on MOJ or Infant Approval) from settlement of damages right through to court determination hearings, as and when required in matters where disbursements and/or fixed costs are disputed, having the chance to lead the way in fixed costs disputes. The caseload will be spilt according to business need. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with management information – ensuring completeness of records in order to aid business decision making. The role is working for Keoghs and is mostly remote working from home with office attendance onsite at our Client’s Insurance office in Manchester City Centre location twice a month. This is a great opportunity to gain client interaction. Additionally, it is an excellent opportunity to build upon your relevant costs litigation experience as you are provided a unique opportunity to challenge fixed costs claims from the schedule right through to a court hearing based on any considered strategy that you will lead. Analysis of costs claimed and preparing cost strategy reports Identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this Negotiating costs within settlement parameters Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy Meeting agreed performance targets. To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Adhere to the Keoghs Values