Overview
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
Contact
For more information, please contact
rachel.walsh@cpl.ie
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