To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of RTA / EL / PL claims.A Costs Negotiator should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file.The Costs Negotiator should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications.The Costs Negotiator will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs. Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression.The Head of Costs is Howard Dean; Technical Director is Elaine Pitt; and Business Unit Director is Amanda Nuttall.This role is in the Costs Motor and Casualty team managed by Francesca Cox.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for your own caseload, progressing each file from receipt of papers from the Keoghs Motor and Casualty teams to resolution of costs. The role will include:Proactively reviewing cases to formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameterPreparing points of dispute and considering repliesIdentifying and documenting strengths and weaknesses of own case and opponent''s costs claimedUsing the telephone to ..... full job details .....