Law Costs Accountant – Scotland (Negotiation & Strategy)

DWF; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal business is seeking an experienced Law Cost Accountant to join their team in Scotland. The role involves managing cost cases, drafting objections, negotiating claims, and advising on expense claims. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development, encouraging candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement.

Benefits

Industry-leading training

Collaborative team environment

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical skills to apply the law pragmatically to cases.
• Excellent written and oral communication for reports and submissions.
• Negotiation capability to challenge costs claimed and resolve contentious issues.
• Logical problem-solving and accurate numeracy.
• Process-driven with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Resilience and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Manage a costs caseload of Defender and/or Pursuer expenses files.
• Draft points of objection and responses to accounts claims.
• Negotiate offers received on accounts.
• Advise and support on all aspects of third-party expense claims.
• Draft accounts of expenses.
• Progress cases to satisfactory conclusions for clients.
• Maintain management information in line with client SLAs.

Skills

High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Negotiation capability

Logical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Resilience under pressure

Knowledge of current trends in costs

Ability to work autonomously and as a team player

Professional attitude

Job description

A global legal business is seeking an experienced Law Cost Accountant to join their team in Scotland. The role involves managing cost cases, drafting objections, negotiating claims, and advising on expense claims. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development, encouraging candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement.