Junior Costs Negotiator (Legal)

TL;DR

Junior Costs Negotiator (Legal): Pursuing the settlement of legal costs for MOD disease claims with an accent on case review, strategy formulation, and negotiation. Focus on managing a caseload from receipt to resolution, conducting advocacy in court hearings, and ensuring compliance with SRA standards.

Location: Hybrid. Must be based in or able to work from the Birmingham or Bolton offices.

Company

A leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses, and the insurance sector, utilizing proprietary AI technology to optimize claims handling.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload from paper receipt to the final resolution of costs.
• Formulate initial costs strategies, set settlement parameters, and prepare points of dispute.
• Conduct telephone negotiations to put forward meritorious arguments and settle costs.
• Provide progress reports to clients while adhering to SLAs, KPIs, and MI requirements.
• Perform advocacy in court for application hearings, detailed assessments, and mediations, both remotely and in person.
• Delegate tasks to Paralegals and actively support their technical development.

Requirements

• Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD qualification.
• Previous experience in a junior costs negotiator role (claimant or defendant) is ideal, though full training is provided.
• Knowledge of the Detailed Assessment process and relevant CPR provisions relating to costs.
• Strong telephone negotiation, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of current cost case law and insurance litigation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global Incentive Plan and pension contributions (5% Employee / 3% Employer).
• 25 days holiday per year with an option to buy or sell 3 days.
• Healthcare and wellbeing support via Simply Health Cash Plan and WeCare (24/7 online GP and mental health support).
• Death In Service benefit after one year of service.
• Employee Resource Groups and a Volunteering Programme.
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, Gym Flex, and retail discounts.

Hiring process

• CV Review and Initial Phone Call.
• Interview.
• Offer.