Fixed Costs Negotiator – Hybrid Role in Manchester

Liberation Rec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Costs Negotiator to manage a dynamic caseload involving high-quality legal drafting and strategic negotiation. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of fixed costs claims, with 2 to 5 years of experience in case handling. Join a firm known for its exceptional client service standards and career advancement opportunities, with a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Supports study for ACL or Training contracts

Qualifications

• A good working knowledge of fixed costs claims and the costs process.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience of case handling and working to target.

Responsibilities

• Securing payments on account of costs at the earliest opportunity.
• Reviewing costs schedules/bills with a view to negotiating Claimants costs.
• Negotiating settlement of costs and reporting terms of settlement.
• Preparing bills/Part 23 Applications in fixed costs cases.
• Attending costs hearings where appropriate.

Skills

Fixed costs claims knowledge

CPR Cost related procedures

Negotiation skills

Client service standards

Advocacy at costs hearings

Job description

A leading law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Costs Negotiator to manage a dynamic caseload involving high-quality legal drafting and strategic negotiation. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of fixed costs claims, with 2 to 5 years of experience in case handling. Join a firm known for its exceptional client service standards and career advancement opportunities, with a supportive environment for professional growth.