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Cost Negotiator – Fixed Costs
Role Overview
A nationally recognised law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence is seeking a skilled Cost Negotiator to join its established and growing Costs Department in Manchester. You will manage a caseload of inter partes fixed costs matters—reviewing disputes, preparing legal documents, negotiating settlements, and, where necessary, progressing cases to assessment.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
- 2–5 years’ experience handling fixed costs cases
- In-depth knowledge of CPR cost procedures, pre-action protocols, and case law
- Confident drafting Part 23/Part 8 proceedings, skeleton arguments, and offers
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Good commercial awareness and ability to meet targets
- Proficient in cost-related IT systems (e.g., Proclaim, Excel, CostMaster)
- Advocacy experience at fixed cost hearings is desirable but not essential
What’s On Offer
- Salary: Up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
- Full-time, permanent role
- Clear career development routes (e.g., ACL support or training contracts)
- Friendly, high-performing team with strong client care focus
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