Legal Billing Specialist

A large global law firm seeks a Legal Billing Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process, and performing billing duties with varying levels of complexity, while preparing and analyzing client billing requests. This role will be located in their Austin office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Creating, editing, and submitting bills in accordance with firm and client requirements, in addition to reviewing proformas, handling subsequent corrections, and executing e-billing coordination
• Finalizing invoices in line with internal and external regulation and legislation, including Value-Added Tax (VAT), Criminal Finances Act Solicitor’s Accounts Rules, and Money Laundering regulations (as applicable)
• Ensuring successful delivery of invoices and coordinating with revenue and e-billing teams for the successful e-billing submission, as well as helping resolve rejections and reductions
• Generating and reviewing proformas from 3E (informational and/or billing)
• Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete the billing process/client refunds, while researching and providing information to customers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that firm retains

Qualifications

• Exhibit advanced ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels within an organization
• Demonstrate well-developed ability to manage own workload and prioritize in order to meet deadlines
• Possess strong technology skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Prior work experience in a professional services environment, preferably
• Experience using financial systems, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in firm’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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