Law Cost Draftsman/Negotiator
I am currently recruiting for a Law Cost Draftsman/Negotiator for a firm in London, which is an award winning multi-talented national company.
Job Description
To handle claims for costs covering all areas of personal injury costs work including drafting bills and schedules of costs, primary response to points of dispute and through to detailed assessment and negotiating settlement.
Duties & Responsibilities
Drafting costs schedules for negotiation
Drafting Solicitor/ client bills
Drafting Schedules for summary assessment
Drafting Schedules for allocation and Listing Questionnaires
Drafting Bills of Costs and Schedule of Costs
Work closely with fee earners to effect swift and accurate recovery and payment
Ensure that payments are allocated to the correct file/matter when funds are received
Liaising with Claimant and Defendant Solicitors, Counsel and Court
Drafting and dealing with points of dispute and replies
Negotiate Settlement as quickly as possible and on the best terms available
Person Specification
Ability to manage own cost files
Positive, confident and enthusiastic attitude
Ability to use own initiative
Ability to plan and prioritise work load
Excellent listening and verbal and written skills
Good telephone negotiation skills
Ability to follow TSP work procedures and keep to strategy
Ability to make decisions
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions
Good IT and Case Management skills
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