Job Description

Description

A Fixed Recoverable Costs Handler's primary focus is to review, value and settle Fixed Recoverable Costs claims, completing all relevant procedural steps to settlement or assessment of the costs.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting the following documents:Chronologies Costs Strategy Document Points of Dispute Interlocutory applications (basic) Part 18 requests Consent orders
Evidential Reviews and Assessments:Carrying out detailed review of file and preparing chronology Assessing claim for costs and setting strategy/reserves Assessing replies Reviews of incoming disclosure and documentary evidence Referral for supervision Assessing outcome of PA
Reporting:Drafting advice on NDA files to client Preparing outcome reports once the case has concluded Preparing non-strategic updates to client on cases assisting lead on Settlement Negotiations Assessing part 36 offers/other settlement proposals Negotiation with third party Completing MI; payment request and outcome report to client

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:English & Maths GCSE grade A to C or level 5 or equivalent IT literate (Microsoft Office) Organisational skills particularly the ability to prioritise and multitask Interpersonal skills Oral communication Experience of costs negotiation and setting negotiation strategies Customer services skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work independently Ability to take initiative Attention to detail Drafting of costs legal documents, including PODs and applications An understanding of client needs/requirements Good knowledge of litigation and costs process Proficient use of a case management system
Desirable:Previous FRC handling experience Legal office experience Use of a Case management system

Job Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 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 Service - after 1 years' service Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Gym Flex
Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation

About Keoghs

Keoghs is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than 1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.


With more than 50 years' experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we've transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we've reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.