Costs Paralegal

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Bolton is seeking a Costs Paralegal to assess and settle Clinical Negligence claims. The role involves managing a caseload, drafting essential documents, and participating in settlement negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organisation and communication, with essential qualifications including GCSEs in Maths and English. This position offers a permanent, full-time contract with numerous employee benefits including holiday and health plans.

Benefits

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

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Access to Online Discount Sites

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess claims for costs in Clinical Negligence.
• Draft documents like Chronology and Costs Strategy Document.
• Manage a caseload of end of life payables.

Skills

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Customer services skills

Attention to detail

Education

English & Maths GCSE grade A to C/Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Costs Paralegal

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