Billing Assistant

Job Summary


Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.


Based in New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, or Palo Alto, the Billing Assistant will be required to provide ongoing support to the Billing Department by providing assistance with a variety of billing support duties. The Central Billing function strives to provide outstanding service to the Firm's partners, clients and others within the Firm. Therefore, the candidate must be very flexible and highly committed to quality, customer service, teamwork and supporting Firm and department goals in a fast-paced environment.


The role reports to the Billing Supervisor.


Responsibilities include:

• Generating WIP and A/R reports.
• Reviewing time entries on pre-bills and requesting revisions of insufficient entries.
• Processing edits of attorney's time entries.
• Assist with month- and year-end close process for the billing department.
• Transferring attorney's time between client-matters.
• Participating in our customer support process.
• Gathering and organizing supporting documentation for expense charges.
• Assisting Billing Specialists in preparing and posting pre-bills and bills.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to quickly learn and integrate new technical skills and knowledge; seek out avenues to enhance technical skills.
• Position requires outstanding written and verbal communications skills, excellent organizational skills and the ability to strategize, multi-task and prioritize.
• Ideal candidate has an exemplary customer service mindset, is highly motivated, and enjoys a team-oriented atmosphere.
• An ownership mentality, a commitment to proactive communication and exceptional follow through skills are absolutely essential for success in this position.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment and to pivot quickly, responding with flexibility to changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Experience

• A college degree is preferred, but not necessary.
• No legal billing experience is required.
• Candidate must have strong technology skills, including MS Office Suite, and an ability to leverage technology in work processes.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.


Compensation & Benefits:


The annual compensation range for this position is $46-60k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.


Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.


Locations:


Washington, D.C. , New York , Palo Alto , San Francisco