Legal Cost Accountant
Location: Dublin (with potential hybrid working)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 6th October
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and assess incoming legal bills of costs and determine liability
- Represent the SCA at Circuit Court and High Court costs adjudication hearings
- Engage in negotiation of legal costs and present oral/written submissions where required
- Liaise with external panel solicitors, legal advisers, and delegated State authorities
- Manage a high-volume, varied caseload of cost claims efficiently
- Contribute to internal reporting and provide support to solicitors and claims teams
- Promote continuous improvement within the Legal Costs Unit
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a legal costs management environment
- Proven track record in negotiating and/or adjudicating solicitors’ bills of costs
- Excellent organisational, communication, IT, and report writing skills
- Strong negotiation, judgement, and problem-solving capabilities
- A recognised qualification or membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)
- Knowledge of the legal costs industry and its practices
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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