Job Title: Legal Cost Accountant
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* Manage high-volume solicitors' bills of costs and negotiate to achieve savings.
* Represent the State Claims Agency at Circuit Court and High Court adjudication of costs hearings, or negotiate costs, or present oral or written submissions as required.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Professionally analyse and scrutinise incoming bills of costs including liability for payment.
2. Liaise with external panel solicitors and legal advisers, and relevant delegated State authorities, taking instructions for opposing bills of costs and handling cost-related queries.
Requirements:
* Strong organisational skills with experience managing a large portfolio of costs claims.
* Excellent report writing, IT and communication skills (oral and written).
Benefits:
* Pension provisions available.
Other Information:
* Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate candidates with disabilities.
Job Summary:
The Legal Costs Unit within the State Claims Agency is recruiting a Legal Costs Accountant to join an established legal costs team. Reporting to the Head of Legal Costs, the role involves managing high-volume solicitors' bills of costs and negotiating to achieve savings.