Fixed Recoverable Costs Handler

Job information Fixed Recoverable Costs Handler from the Company Keoghs, this latest Fixed Recoverable Costs Handler job vacancy is located in the city Bolton. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

A Fixed Recoverable Costs Handler's primary focus is to review, value and settle Fixed Recoverable Costs claims, completing all relevant procedural steps to settlement or assessment of the costs.

Key Accountabilities

Drafting the following documents: Chronologies 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 Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is our Parklands Office, Bolton, 1 day a week 4 days from home

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills and Attributes: Essential

English & Maths GCSE grade A to C or 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 Previous FRC handling experience Legal office experience Use of a Case management system Values Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do; We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative We succeed together

Contract Type

Permanent

Area

Complex Injury 3

Sub Area

Costs

Office

Bolton - Parklands

Closing Date

08 Jul