Costs Fee Earner / Paralegal
- Employer
- Hays Legal
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £17000.0 - £22000.00 per annum
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2019
- Reference
- 3642230
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- Practice area
- Costs, Insurance, Personal injury
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Not applicable
- Position
- Paralegal
- Sector
- Private practice, In-house
Job Details
Costs Paralegal / Fee Earner - Manchester city centre - 17-22k
Your new company
Award winning National law firm with offices in Manchester city centre. A defendant firm renowned for their high level of commitment to clients, their excellent training and career development opportunities.
Your new role
As a Costs Fee Earner / Paralegal you will be responsible for managing a caseload of fixed recoverable costs - and you will be based onsite with the client in Manchester city centre. You will be responsible for negotiating and settling costs on all portal and fixed costs matters, pursuing settlement of costs as soon as possible. You will be able to quickly review and evaluate files, identifying issues and incorporating into strategy, and commencing early telephone negotiations.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role you will need to have a minimum of 6 months experience in a similar Costs negotiator role, either claimant or defendant, with a good standard of education, excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, the ability prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
What you'll get in return
In return you will be offered an opportunity with a successful national firm with excellent career development opportunities and a salary of circa 17-22k depending on experience. They offer a range of competitive benefits. This role is also an excellent opportunity for those looking to build experience in an in-house environment.
What you need to do now
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