Law Costs Negotiator

A leading law firm based in the heart of Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Law Costs Negotiator to review, assess and negotiate settlement of costs matters. 

Experience of negotiating costs, including preparing points of dispute, considering replies proceeding cases to PA and DA is required. 

• The firm offers hybrid working with a mix of working from home and in the office
• The role is working a 35 hour week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• As a firm, my client offers excellent long term training and progression

Duties include:

• Responsible for management of own caseload 
• Reviewing, advising and negotiating end of life costs claimed
• Responsible for achieving a daily chargeable hour target
• Preparing cost strategy reports, updating through the life of the case.
• Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements
• Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls
• Meeting agreed performance targets
• Drafting relevant applications and/or opposing applications Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy

Firm Benefits:

• Health Care Cash Plan – sponsored healthcare scheme which provides cash contributions for a number of healthcare services including optical and dental services
• 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 – all available in one easy app
• Annual Leave – 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Headspace membership – teaching mindfulness, meditation and wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 year’s service
• Employer Pension Contribution 
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex

 Apply online or contact Gemma Clarke at G2 Legal.