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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