Job Description

ABOUT US

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we've expanded to 11 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We're dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with our in-house costs team, providing vital support to clinical negligence Fee Earners with the administration of costs on clinical negligence files. You'll be a key player in the team, helping to manage and streamline costs processes and will carry out the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Costs Management:

Calculate figures for payments on account of costs and coordinate with fee earners and the Head of Funding.

Costs Recovery:

Assist fee earners with calculating fixed costs and provide support in recovering fixed costs and disbursements from the paying party.

Third-Party Payments:

Manage payments to third parties, such as medical experts, agencies, and barristers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

File Management:

Oversee file closing and handle write-offs to maintain an organised and efficient system.

Insurance Claims:

Manage claims on insurance policies, including assisting with negotiations on disputed claims, to ensure effective resolution.

Data Collation:

Gather data on claims made to insurers as required, ensuring accurate reporting and record-keeping.

Billing:

Handle billing of costs upon receipt to ensure smooth financial processes.

Process Improvement:

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the costs administration processes within the Clinical Negligence department.

Additional Duties:

Undertake any other duties as required by the department to support the team's success
This role is offered on a Hybrid basis and you can be based from any of our 10 offices across Yorkshire. Please note weekly travel to Barnsley will be required for training/team meetings.

What you'll bring

As a Cost Coordinator in the Clinical Negligence team, we'll want you to demonstrate the following:

Previous experience within a Costs role (or similar) Self-motivated Numerate & organised with previous experience of using Microsoft packages Excellent attention to detail The ability to communicate well with stakeholders.
Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Costs