Senior Fixed Costs Draftsperson

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Job purpose

The position will involve working within the firms Technical Costs Department - reviewing fixed costs files, considering and making offers, negotiating settlement, preparing costs schedules, negotiating costs and preparing applications. Predominantly RTA and the role involves:

• Reviewing and negotiating fixed costs and bringing cases to a conclusion in a timely matter.
• Drafting Costs Schedules, Part 23 Applications and Part 8 Proceedings.
• Formulating written costs arguments to maximise recovery of the firms costs.
• Preparing bundles and instructing Counsel to attend costs hearings.
• Liaising with fee earners and management.
• Providing assistance to other team members as and when required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of RTA Claimant fixed costs cases.
• Ensure that the quality of work produced is to the highest standard.
• Reviewing costs schedules/bills with a view to negotiating Claimants costs, generally disputed fixed costs cases, and settling costs files in a timely manner from cradle to grave.
• Negotiating settlement of costs and reporting terms of settlement.
• Preparing bills/Part 23 Applications and/or Replies to Points of Dispute in fixed costs cases.
• Drafting Part 8 and Part 23 Proceedings.
• Proceeding with matters to a Provisional Assessment.
• Attending costs hearings (not essential but desirable).
• Technical support to the costs team on fixed costs disputes.
• Dealing with Third Party Solicitors and insurers on a day to day basis.
• Maintaining the highest client care standards.
• Administrative duties within the department.

Experience & Knowledge

• A detailed working knowledge of fixed costs claims and the costs process.
• A detailed knowledge of CPR, Pre-Action Protocols and case law for fixed costs disputes.
• Ability to conduct costs hearings on fixed costs matters (not essential but desirable)
• Must be familiar in to dealing with cases requiring a prompt turnaround.
• Good commercial awareness and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work to time scales and cope under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Excel and experience of using a case management system.

Here at Carpenters group diversity and inclusion matters, it is integral to our culture and we welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate difference and believe in equal opportunities for all.

About us

We are one of the leading providers of insurance and legal services.

Our focus is always on the customer and ensuring their claims journey consistently exceeds expectation.

We work in partnership with insurers, brokers and MGA's to deliver a variety of fully outsourced claims solutions. Our team has grown to over 1000 employees across offices in Liverpool, Birkenhead, Manchester, Leeds, Haywards Heath and Glasgow.

Our team's insurance experience combined with our legal expertise gives us the size, scale and strength to successfully work in partnership with any insurer or broker. Our long-standing relationships are testament to the quality of our service.

Our culture is what defines us as an organisation and has been built around our 5 core values.

We pride ourselves in providing a positive working environment where we can work together towards our success. We understand that our success as a business depends on the success of our people, and that is why we have established an environment where all of our employees feel valued and able to perform at their best.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday per annum
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
• 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
• Matched Giving - up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
• Medicash cash plan - claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
• My Medicash App - including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions - providing mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
• Dress for your day policy