McDermott Will & Schulte
Overview
Senior Billing Specialist
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Big Law, Better . This is a leading global law firm with more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals, recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. With us, you’ll find opportunities that support your career and well-being both in and outside of the office.
Responsibilities
Lead the full billing cycle for assigned attorneys. Prepare and present complex billing reports for billing attorney review and ensure bills are posted on time. Work under minimal supervision with extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Manage edits and transfers to pre-bills as directed by billing attorneys, ensuring adherence to departmental and firm turnaround standards. Conduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated or erroneous time and disbursements, ensuring client guideline compliance. 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 with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills. Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments; notify billing attorneys and perform directed actions as needed. Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required. Prepare and send reminder statements in accordance with directives from billing attorneys. Address and escalate complex billing issues such as rate discrepancies, timekeeper approvals, and billing delays to appropriate teams for swift resolution. Cultivate professional relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy. Recommend and implement enhancements to billing processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy. Provide assistance to the Client Accounting Manager with reporting and other projects as needed.
Job Specifications
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 service 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:
$77,000 - $118,000 . Quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final offers. Base pay is based on market location and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Work Philosophy and Culture
As part of our ongoing commitment to be
#AlwaysBetter
for our people, clients and communities, we foster a culture of belonging that champions individuality. We support you through competitive compensation, top benefits, and professional development programs, along with wellness initiatives.
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 for individuals with disabilities. While performing duties, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach, stoop, talk and hear. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. Typical indoor office environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Law Practice
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Senior Billing Specialist
role at
McDermott Will & Schulte Join to apply for the Senior Billing Specialist role at McDermott Will & Schulte. Build your big career with the firm that does
Big Law, Better . This is a leading global law firm with more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 business professionals, recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. With us, you’ll find opportunities that support your career and well-being both in and outside of the office.
Responsibilities
Lead the full billing cycle for assigned attorneys. Prepare and present complex billing reports for billing attorney review and ensure bills are posted on time. Work under minimal supervision with extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Manage edits and transfers to pre-bills as directed by billing attorneys, ensuring adherence to departmental and firm turnaround standards. Conduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated or erroneous time and disbursements, ensuring client guideline compliance. 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 with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills. Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments; notify billing attorneys and perform directed actions as needed. Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required. Prepare and send reminder statements in accordance with directives from billing attorneys. Address and escalate complex billing issues such as rate discrepancies, timekeeper approvals, and billing delays to appropriate teams for swift resolution. Cultivate professional relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy. Recommend and implement enhancements to billing processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy. Provide assistance to the Client Accounting Manager with reporting and other projects as needed.
Job Specifications
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 service 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:
$77,000 - $118,000 . Quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of final offers. Base pay is based on market location and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Work Philosophy and Culture
As part of our ongoing commitment to be
#AlwaysBetter
for our people, clients and communities, we foster a culture of belonging that champions individuality. We support you through competitive compensation, top benefits, and professional development programs, along with wellness initiatives.
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 for individuals with disabilities. While performing duties, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach, stoop, talk and hear. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. Typical indoor office environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Law Practice
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