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