Costs Draftsperson and Negotiator - Complex Injury
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Full Job Description
Our client, a leading provider of legaland claims solutions to
insurers, are seeking an experienced costs draftspersonto join their
dedicated costs team. The role will primarily involve dealingwith
costs arising out of complex and high value defendant personal
injurycases.
Key
Accountabilities:
• Responsible for
management of owncaseload using in-house case management system
including timely and accuratemaintenance of the system along with
billing and management information –ensuring completeness of records
in order to aid business decision making.
• Responsible
for hitting chargeablehours target every day.
•
Delegation of tasks where availableand appropriate to other members of
the team.
• Drafting Precedent H
•
Preparing Precedent R on opponent’sPrecedent H and compliance with
Costs Case Management Orders
• Preparing points of
dispute andconsidering replies.
• Reviewing files.
• Identifying strengths and weaknessesand preparing a document
to reflect this.
• Preparing cost strategy reports.
• Settling costs.
• Dealing with
correspondence andtelephone calls.
• Undertaking
periodic reviews of filesin line with Client requirements.
• Updating reports.
• Meeting agreed performance
targets.
• Provide written updates by email orletter to
clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up todate
and accurate information about progress when requested.
• Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer toattend Detailed Assessment
• To ensure compliance with the SRACode of Conduct
Requirements
• 2 years’ experience in a similar costnegotiator/draftsman role
either claimant or defendant of handling costs casesbetween £50-150K
costs claimed.
• Previous experience of client liaison.
•
Experience of preparing Points of Dispute and considering
replies.
• Good standard of education – 3 GCSE’s grade C or above
or equivalentincluding Maths, English & Science as a minimum.
•
Good telephone negotiation skills
• Previous experience of
handling own caseload.
• Have a good understanding of the
Detailed Assessment process, Cost Case Laws,and Insurance Litigation
practice & process.
• Ability to use own initiative.
•
Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent listening
and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make
decisions.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
•
Ability to act as part of a team.
• Proficient IT skills.
Desirable:
• Education – Degree and/or LPC and/or
ALCD.
• Conducted own advocacy.
• Experience of drafting
budgets and bills of costs
Benefits
- Fantastic career progression
opportunities
- Working for one of the most
respected firms in the industry
- Regular on the job
training
- Fantastic perks: Health Insurance,
Pension, Life insurance, wellbeing projects
- Flexible
working (Typically 1 day in the office,4 from home)
Costs Draftsperson And Negotiator - Complex Injury
McKie Recruit
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