DWF

Law Costs Accountant

DWF

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Edinburgh • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • 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.
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Progress cases—under supervision where required—to effective and satisfactory conclusions for clients.
  • Maintain management information in line with client SLAs.
  • Maintain and progress files using a case management system.
  • Keep up to date with best practice and mandatory compliance training.

Requirements

  • 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; accurate numeracy and comfort with data.
  • Process‑driven with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective time management, ability to meet deadlines and prioritise.
  • Resilience under pressure; ability to multitask.
  • Knowledge of current trends in costs/expenses.
  • Able to work autonomously and as a team player.
  • Initiative to solve issues as they arise; adaptable across multiple activities.
  • Professional, approachable, “can‑do” attitude with strong stakeholder interaction skills.
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
  • Working in Costs Law of a minimum of 2 years' experience of cost cases in: The Insurance Sector; Road Traffic Accidents; Employment Liability and Public Liability.
Benefits
  • We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
  • We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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