At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate fixed costs disputes and manage a varied caseload in a supportive team.
- Company: Leading legal firm with a progressive and collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development support, and opportunities for professional qualifications.
- Other info: Great potential for career growth and professional advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in cost negotiation and legal processes.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience in costs matters and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Cost Negotiator
The Role
We are working with a leading legal client who is looking to appoint an experienced Cost Negotiator to join their established costs team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Cost Negotiator with experience in fixed costs disputes to join a supportive and progressive environment, handling a varied caseload and developing their expertise within costs.
The role will involve reviewing inter partes disputes, preparing persuasive arguments, negotiating settlements, and assisting with matters through to summary and detailed assessment.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of fixed costs matters from initial review through to resolution.
- Reviewing and negotiating fixed costs disputes.
- Preparing correspondence, Costs Schedules, Part 23 Applications, Part 8 Proceedings, skeleton arguments, and written submissions.
- Securing payments on account of costs where appropriate.
- Reviewing costs schedules and bills with a view to negotiating and settling costs claims.
- Preparing bills, Replies to Points of Dispute, and supporting documentation.
- Drafting Part 8 and Part 23 proceedings.
- Preparing cases for costs assessment hearings.
- Attending costs hearings where appropriate.
- Providing technical support on fixed costs disputes.
- Liaising with fee earners, management, and wider teams.
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to the continued development of the costs function.
- Maintaining high standards of client care and service delivery.
The successful candidate will have
- A strong working knowledge of fixed costs claims and the wider costs process.
- Good understanding of CPR costs procedures, relevant Pre-Action Protocols, and case law relating to fixed costs disputes.
- 2–5 years’ experience handling costs matters and working towards targets.
- Experience preparing matters for costs hearings, with advocacy experience desirable but not essential.
- Strong commercial awareness and a professional approach.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage workloads effectively and work under pressure.
- Strong IT skills, with experience using costs management systems such as Cost Master, Excel, and case management systems desirable.
The role offers excellent career development opportunities, including support towards professional qualifications and further progression within costs for the right candidate.
Salary
£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
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Costs Negotiator employer: Douglas Scott Ltd
Douglas Scott Ltd is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the finance team. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in legal aid cost recovery. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
