Costs Negotiator
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- England,North West,Greater Manchester
- Full Time, Permanent
- £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
An established award-winning law firm, specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, is looking for a Costs Negotiator to join its busy costs team.
The Role
You will manage a fixed costs caseload, review disputes, negotiate settlements, and prepare cases for summary or detailed assessment. The role also involves drafting letters, Costs Schedules, Part 23 Applications, Part 8 Proceedings, skeleton arguments, and submissions, as well as liaising with fee earners and management.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage caseloads, WIP, and fee targets.
*Review and negotiate fixed costs cases.
*Prepare cases for assessment hearings and attend when required.
*Provide technical support and guidance to the costs team.
*Maintain the highest standards of client care.
Person Specification
*Knowledge of fixed costs claims, CPR procedures, Pre-Action Protocols, and relevant case law.
*2–5 years’ experience handling cases to target.
*Strong communication, time management, and IT skills (Proclaim, Excel, Cost Master desirable).
*Professional, commercially aware, and able to work under pressure.
*Advocacy experience at costs hearings is desirable but not essential.
Salary & Hours
*£30,000–£40,000 depending on experience.
*Excellent career development opportunities, including training contracts or support towards ACL qualification.
The Role
You will manage a fixed costs caseload, review disputes, negotiate settlements, and prepare cases for summary or detailed assessment. The role also involves drafting letters, Costs Schedules, Part 23 Applications, Part 8 Proceedings, skeleton arguments, and submissions, as well as liaising with fee earners and management.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage caseloads, WIP, and fee targets.
*Review and negotiate fixed costs cases.
*Prepare cases for assessment hearings and attend when required.
*Provide technical support and guidance to the costs team.
*Maintain the highest standards of client care.
Person Specification
*Knowledge of fixed costs claims, CPR procedures, Pre-Action Protocols, and relevant case law.
*2–5 years’ experience handling cases to target.
*Strong communication, time management, and IT skills (Proclaim, Excel, Cost Master desirable).
*Professional, commercially aware, and able to work under pressure.
*Advocacy experience at costs hearings is desirable but not essential.
Salary & Hours
*£30,000–£40,000 depending on experience.
*Excellent career development opportunities, including training contracts or support towards ACL qualification.
Job number 3583717
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Company Details:
IPS Group Ltd
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
IPS Group began as Insurance Personnel Selection in 1969 providing a professional recruitment service to the London insurance market. Over the years w...