The Firm is seeking an experienced legal biller who is efficient and effective in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position located in Morristown.
Key Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review pre-bills to ensure compliance with client guidelines, including rates and cost exceptions
Generate and distribute pre-bills on a monthly basis
Participate in monthly meetings with partner to review unbilled and AR inventory
Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments
Aggregate, compile and summarize receipts and documentation for third party expenses to be billed to client
Preparation of client statements as requested, including timekeeper summaries / cover sheets illustrating total fees and total expenses incurred and/or billed
Upload LEDES invoices via e-billing hub and various e-billing websites, as necessary
Address internal and external inquiries in connection with billed and unbilled totals, payment status and matter history
Prioritize tasks to ensure invoices are distributed, mailed or e-billed timely
Input estimates of fees and costs on client e-billing sites in adherence to deadlines, and upon approval by timekeepers
Maintain billing files/e-files and retrieve back-up for the department, timekeepers, audits, and other inquiries
Participate in collections activities as needed, and identify and escalate deductions and/or collections issues
Maintain telephone, email and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff
Works closely with attorneys, clients, secretaries, and collections staff to assist with client billing collections.
Works as requested on special projects, analysis and implementation of special billing requests Generates reports as needed by billing Partners/secretaries/client.
Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters
Other duties as they arise
Qualifications
2-5 years of years' experience in a billing role, preferably at a law firm.
Looking for service oriented and self-motivated individual who consistently performs with a high sense of urgency and pride in product.
Capable of exceeding expectations of internal (partners and attorneys) and external (clients) constituents on a regular basis.
Experience with Elite 3E software preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of complex billing and/or E-Billing (Tymetrix, Serengeti, etc.) systems and processes with multiple workflows is desirable.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners, attorneys, finance staff, clients, brokers, and other third-party vendors.
High school diploma required.
*We are not accepting agency submissions at this time*
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one - We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the center of everything we do
Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits and more!
The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $74,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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