We are a leading legal costs accountancy practice based in Cork City, and we’re looking for a Legal Costs Accountant to join our growing team. As the only firm of our kind in Cork City, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your career in this specialised field.
At our firm, we focus on assessing, evaluating, and recovering legal fees for professionals across a wide range of legal matters. By joining us, you’ll gain exposure to many areas of law, including Personal Injury, Breach of Contract, Medical Negligence, Professional Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Judicial Review, Probate and Family Law, Injunctions, and Defamation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Working alongside senior staff and management to learn and grow into the professional role of a Legal Costs Accountant.
- Gaining sponsorship and support to join our professional body, the ILCA.
- Using Microsoft Office and developing dictation skills to collaborate effectively with our support staff.
- Liaising with clients to meet their requirements and, after an initial training period, managing your own caseload.
- Engaging with external Legal Costs Accountants, Solicitors, Public Bodies, and Insurance companies to negotiate costs and handle related queries.
- Preparing detailed reports and statistical data for clients and opponents.
What We’re Looking For
- A degree in law or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational and numerical skills.
- Sound judgment, problem-solving, and advocacy skills to present legal arguments before court officers.
- A willingness to learn and follow a structured career path.
- A driver’s licence is preferred but not essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an on-site role based in Cork City, where you’ll work five days a week. Initially, you’ll receive close supervision and hands-on training. Once you’ve completed your training, you’ll have the opportunity to increase your salary and participate in our bonus scheme, which is based on your fee income, ability, and effectiveness in the role.
This role is ideal for someone with litigation experience or a strong interest in building a career as a Legal Costs Accountant.
Apply Now
Please send your CV in confidence to noel@roarty.ie
