Costs Negotiator (Legal)

TL;DR

Costs Negotiator (Legal): Settlement of legal costs for complex injury claims with an accent on costs strategy, telephone negotiations, and client advisory. Focus on formulating settlement parameters, preparing points of dispute, and managing the detailed assessment process.

Location: Hybrid; primary location is the Birmingham Office, with Liverpool also mentioned as a location

Company

Leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers and businesses, utilizing proprietary AI technology to optimize claims handling.

What you will do

• Manage a full caseload from the receipt of papers to the resolution of costs.
• Formulate initial costs strategies and settlement parameters through proactive case review.
• Prepare points of dispute, evaluate replies, and document case strengths and weaknesses.
• Conduct negotiations via telephone and perform advocacy at court hearings, detailed assessments, and mediations.
• Provide regular progress reports to clients and ensure strict compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Mentor and delegate technical tasks to paralegals to support their development.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months of experience as a costs negotiator (claimant or defendant) handling own caseload.
• Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD qualification.
• Practical experience with the Detailed Assessment process and preparing Points of Dispute.
• Strong telephone negotiation, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practices.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Birmingham or Liverpool offices on a hybrid basis

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global Incentive Plan and a pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year with the option to buy or sell 3 additional days.
• Comprehensive health support via Simply Health Cash Plan and WeCare (24/7 online GP and mental health support).
• Death in Service benefit available after one year of service.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups, volunteering programs, and various retail/leisure discounts.
• Practical schemes including Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, and Season Ticket Loans.

Hiring process

• Application and CV review.
• Initial phone call.
• Interview.
• Offer and hiring.