A
Semi-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