Key Role Responsibilities:
* Analysing and scrutinising incoming bills of costs, including liability for payment.
* Representing the State Claims Agency at Circuit Court and High Court adjudication of costs hearings, or negotiating costs, or presenting oral or written submissions as required.
* Liaising with external panel solicitors and legal advisers, and relevant delegated State authorities, taking instructions for opposing bills of costs and handling cost-related queries.
* Managing a large caseload comprising a variety of costs claims.
* Providing input to reports as required when requested.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong organisational skills with experience managing a large portfolio of costs claims.
* Excellent report writing, IT and communication skills (oral and written).
* Sound judgment, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Qualifications:
* 5 years or more experience as part of a team in a modern and fast-paced legal costs management environment negotiating and/or adjudicating incoming solicitors' bills of costs.
* Knowledge of the legal costs industry preferable.
* Membership of a relevant recognised professional governing body would be desirable.