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Job Description
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, a leading international law firm with over 900 lawyers across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, is seeking an E-Billing Compliance Specialist in the Finance department. The role can be based in Dallas, Houston, New York, or Washington, DC, with hybrid work options. The specialist will support the Billing Team with onboarding clients, troubleshooting invoice issues, maintaining expertise in ebilling tasks, and providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Responsible Partners, Billing Specialists, Collections, Clients, and E-billing vendors.
- Review outside counsel guidelines and establish client matter setups.
- Submit timekeeper rates and map Ledes formats on ebilling platforms.
- Monitor invoice transmission status, review rejections, and correspond with billing teams to resolve issues.
- Assist with invoice submissions, accruals, budgets, and user training.
- Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines and discounts.
- Oversee the electronic billing process, address rejections, and participate in departmental projects.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide services to lawyers and clients.
- Engage in professional development and stay updated on industry trends.
- Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of law firm compliance and electronic billing experience.
- Experience with CMS/Aderant and various ebilling systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office.
- Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and in teams, and adapt to changing needs.
- Strong judgment, service orientation, and capacity to work under pressure.
Additional Information
The base salary range in New York is $88,000 to $105,000; in Washington, DC, $80,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation depends on various factors including experience, education, and location. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and more. Details can be found here.
Other Details
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Finance
- Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services
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