Junior Costs Negotiator (Legal)

TL;DR

Junior Costs Negotiator (Legal): Settlement of legal costs for legacy industrial disease claims with an accent on cost strategy and telephone negotiations. Focus on reviewing cases, formulating settlement parameters, and conducting advocacy at hearings.

Location: Hybrid (Birmingham, UK)

Company

hirify.global (Keoghs) is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions for the insurance sector, utilizing proprietary AI technology to optimize claims handling.

What you will do

• Manage a dedicated caseload from initial receipt of papers to the final resolution of costs.
• Formulate initial costs strategies and settlement parameters based on proactive case reviews.
• Prepare points of dispute and negotiate settlements via telephone with opponents.
• Update clients on progress and ensure all correspondence is handled within SLAs.
• Attend detailed assessment hearings and mediations, both remotely and in person, to perform advocacy.
• Mentor and delegate tasks to Paralegals to support their technical development.

Requirements

• Degree, LPC, or ALCD qualification.
• Knowledge of the Detailed Assessment process and relevant CPR provisions relating to costs.
• Proven telephone negotiation skills and ability to provide verbal and written advice.
• Understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practices.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Birmingham office on a hybrid basis.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and remain calm under pressure.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global Incentive Plan and pension contribution (5% employee / 3% employer).
• 25 days holiday per year with options to buy or sell 3 days.
• Comprehensive health support including Simply Health Care Cash Plan and 24/7 online GP via WeCare.
• Death in service benefit after one year of employment.
• Various employee schemes including Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, and Season Ticket Loans.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and a volunteering programme.

Hiring process

• Application and CV Review.
• Initial phone call.
• Interview.
• Offer and Hiring.