At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage legal costs for Property and Risks Coverage claims through drafting and negotiation.
- Company: Join a leading firm known for its supportive and collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development support, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal growth and mentorship in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in legal settlements while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to case management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of Property, Risks Coverage claims through drafting budgets, points of disputes, bills, schedules of costs and other formal documents.
A Costs Draftsperson should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file.
The Costs Draftsperson should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications.
The Costs Draftsperson will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs.
Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for your own caseload, progressing each file from receipt of papers from the Property, Risks Coverage team to resolution of costs.
The role will include: Proactively reviewing cases to formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters Preparing costs schedules; bills to proceed through costs litigation; points of dispute; and considering replies Identifying and ...
