Legal Costing Officer

The role of the Legal Costing Officer’s role is to support to the broader team on all aspects of costing client matters. The role is required to undertake data entry and reconciliation, assist in preparation of itemised accounts and provide general administrative support to the Costing Solicitors.

• Act as the first point of contact for queries including monitoring incoming emails requesting
  assistance
• Add requests to the Legal Costing Team (LCT) department worklist, keeping this updated
  at all times
• Liaise with the Costing Solicitors on the progress of work and updating spreadsheet
  accordingly
• Distributing the LCT work list on a weekly basis
• Ensure any urgent work is escalated to the Costing Solicitors
• Assist in the preparation of files to be outsourced for external costing
• Prepare WIP dumps from MatterSphere for review by Costing Solicitors
• Prepare draft itemised accounts, reviewing and updating as required before providing to
  Costing Solicitors for review

The ideal applicant will have a strong background working with Microsoft Excel and reconciliations
experience. The role requirements are as follows:

•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent typing and administration skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• High level of literacy and numeracy
• Able to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines

We are HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions, a premier global partner in building offshore teams in the Philippines, with over 1,500 professionals across Metro Manila and Cebu.

Our goal is to ignite global potential by connecting exceptional talent with companies worldwide. We are committed to propelling your career forward by providing opportunities for growth, where your expertise can flourish in any field. Here, you'll have access to global industries, continuous training opportunities, and a culture where your voice always matters.

At HGS, we go beyond recruiting talented individuals, we cultivate a vibrant community. You'll be able to grow alongside your peers through professional development opportunities at your fingertips and connect with teammates during exciting company events. Our monthly huddles keep you connected with your team and colleagues. We also foster a dynamic community with our charity initiatives, reminding us that our careers can make a real difference. Whether you work remotely or side-by-side, you are always part of the team at HGS.