Lead Billing Specialist - Transactions

Lead Billing Specialist - Transactions at McDermott Will & Schulte Overview Lead Billing Specialist oversees the entirety of the billing cycle for assigned attorneys and manages cross-practice group initiatives and projects. This position prepares and presents detailed billing reports for attorney review and ensures timely bill posting. The Lead Billing Specialist works independently with minimal supervision, utilizing extensive experience and judgment to effectively plan and achieve objectives. Responsibilities Lead billing compliance initiatives and ensure alignment across practice groups Manage cross-practice group projects with competing deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency Process edits to prebills as directed by billing attorneys and ensure adherence to both departmental and Firm turnaround standards Conduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements; ensure strict compliance with client guidelines Verify and apply client-specific rate accommodations Generate bills, reprint corrected pre-bills, and compose cover letters as needed Proactively communicate with billing attorneys to track billing deadlines and provide status updates on pre-bills and prepared bills Post bills with billing attorney approval and within billing deadlines Collaborate effectively with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments, promptly notify billing attorneys and perform directed actions including the preparing and sending reminder statements Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required Address and escalate complex billing issues such as rate discrepancies, timekeeper approvals, and billing delays to appropriate teams for swift resolution Cultivate strong professional relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy Recommend and implement enhancements to billing processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy Aid the Client Accounting Manager with reporting and other projects as needed Qualifications High School Diploma At least five (5) years of relevant experience Knowledge of basic accounting principles Advanced knowledge of standard billing processes and procedures Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Advanced written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills Strong customer services skills Advanced analytical skills Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative Compensation and Benefits Target Hiring Range: $90,000 - $138,000. Quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final salary offers. Base pay is based on market location and may vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. A competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Employment Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Law Practice Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Physical Demands And Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: Sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Work Environment: Typical indoor office environment. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

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