Average Costs Lawyer salary in Manchester

Description To review, assess and negotiate settlement of costs matters and deal with all procedural aspects and pleadings until settlement or assessment of costs. To provide costs advice to clients and the main teams, and to negotiate costs on a variety of matters delivering savings for our clients.  It is important that the job holder can quickly review files & formulate initial costs strategy, provide comprehensive advice to clients, commence early telephone negotiations with other side and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file.  You need to be able to build strong working relationships with both your colleagues in Costs and with the wider business. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for management of own caseload using in-house case management system including timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with billing and management information – ensuring completeness of records to aid business decision making.  • Reviewing, advising and negotiating end of life costs claimed, including drafting Points of Dispute and considering and responding to replies.  • Responsible for achieving a daily chargeable hour target, managing workload to meet service level agreements and critical dates.  • Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team.  • Reviewing files, including strategy setting and identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this.  • Preparing cost strategy reports, updating through the life of the case.  • Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested.  • Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements.  • Negotiating costs advantageous to our clients.  • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls.  • Meeting agreed performance targets.  • Drafting relevant applications and/or opposing applications Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy.  Working Hours   35 hours per week  Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Skills and Attributes: • Experience of negotiating costs, including preparing points of dispute, considering replies proceeding cases to PA and DA.   • Good standard of education – 3 GCSE’s grade C or above or equivalent, including maths and English   • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal including previous experience of client liaison.  • Good telephone negotiation skills   • Previous experience of handling own caseload, and meeting service level agreements and key performance indicators.   • Ability to use own initiative.  • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.  • Excellent listening skills.  • Ability to make decisions.  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.  • Ability to act as part of a team.  • Proficient IT skills.   Desirable:  • Education – Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD or equivalent.   • Conducted own advocacy.ValuesOur culture is focused on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;We are connectedWe are DynamicWe are InnovativeWe succeed together Benefits 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service  (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation

Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer Full Time, PermanentUp to £60,000 DOENorth WestHybrid or Remote Working  Our client is a well-respected Costs Firm who pride themselves on client care and development of their team. We are looking for experienced Claimant Costs Draftspersons’ / Costs Lawyers who preferably specialise in litigation, private client or court of protection and want to continue to grow their costs careers. Job Details and Benefits: Full time, permanentMonday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexible working available)Hybrid or remote working with fortnightly meetings to one of their modern offices in the North of England.Competitive salary, Health insurance, Bonus scheme, Ability to earn extra bonus through business development, Death in service benefit, PensionFully funded professional study opportunities, networking opportunities, CPD training events all paid for.Christmas party, Regular days/nights outInteresting & varied work, Supportive & friendly team, Strong Client base25 days paid holiday per year plus + bank holidays + Xmas Shutdown  Main duties and responsibilities: Drafting bills of costs (using CostsMaster drafting software) in both traditional and electronic (Precedent S) formatPreparing Costs Budgets in form Precedent H in accordance with Departmental requirements/workstreamsManaging your own caseload dealing with complex matters.Client care and business development  What we need from you: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in costs – inhouse or external costs.Experience in bill drafting, budgeting and negotiations.Knowledge of CostsmasterDesire to grow and develop.Happy to discuss consultancy arrangements for the right candidate.  If you feel the Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information, please contact Joe at Everpool Recruitment by email  or call . Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Everpool Legal Costs team will be in touch.

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