Legal Cost Accountant

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Ireland Lex Consultancy Full time

Overview

ASemi-State Financial Services Organisation based in Dublin 1 is seeking an experienced Legal Cost Accountant to join its dedicated Legal Costs Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing team managing over 1,500 legal cost claims annually on behalf of various public sector bodies. You will report to the Head of Legal Costs and play a key role in analysing and negotiating high-value legal cost claims, attending court adjudications, and liaising with panel solicitors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Review and assess incoming solicitor bills of costs

- Represent the organisation at Circuit and High Court adjudications

- Negotiate settlements to achieve significant cost savings

- Manage a high-volume and varied legal costs caseload

- Liaise with panel firms and internal claims/legal teams

- Contribute to continuous improvement across legal cost functions

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

- 5+ years’ experience working in a legal costs environment

- Strong knowledge of Irish legal cost procedures

- Excellent negotiation, judgement, and analytical skills

- Outstanding communication and report-writing abilities

- Membership of a recognised legal or cost accounting body (desirable)

What’s on Offer

- Competitive salary with excellent Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

- Extensive wellness, inclusion, and professional development programmes

- Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees

- Opportunity to work in a respected and mission-driven semi-state body

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion and to apply, please contact: Richard Minchin on the Lex Consultancy team.

Call us on +353 1 6628990 and quote job reference #RM19626

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