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 NegotiationsAssessing part 36 offers / other settlement proposalsNegotiation with third partyCompleting MI; payment request and outcome report to client
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Essential :
- English & Maths GCSE grade A to C or level 5 or equivalent
- IT literate (Microsoft Office)
Organisational skills particula…
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Contact Detail:
Keoghs LLP Recruiting Team