Legal Billing Assistant

Legal Billing Assistant

The Legal Billing Assistant will provide comprehensive support for ongoing legal work in our Corporate Law Department. He/she is expected to work independently as well as in a team environment and communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

Include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Create, organize, and maintain confidential files of correspondence and transmittals, and file database
• Process invoices in e-billing system (Serengeti, Legal Tracker) and maintain files regarding services provided by outside counsel
• Perform clerical duties including filing, photocopying, mailing, ordering office supplies, proofreading and database maintenance with great attention and detail
• Provide support and backup to activities of department paralegals
• Other duties may be assigned

Education/Experience Requirements and Preferences:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Notary Public certification

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Basic understanding of legal terminology and legal forms
• Basic familiarity with Internet and Internet research
• Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Client Legal Tracker
• Must be highly organized, articulate, team-oriented, and able to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, corporate policies, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public