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.

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  

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 

• 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

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