Billing Coordinator

Legal Billing Specialist OpportunityKey responsibilities:Responsible for managing the firm's billing process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of client invoices for a selected group of Billing Attorneys, including:Review time entries to ensure proper matter coding, billing rates, compliance with client guidelines and/or e-billing guidelines.Prepare, review and process client invoices, including narrative description bills, transfers, adjustments as approved by billing attorneysUnderstand clients billing and collection processes and ensuring that invoices are produced, submitted in a manner which is appropriate for the Firm and client, which facilitates payment with minimum queries and time delay.Responsible for tracking billing attorney's completion and unbilled inventory (WIP).Monitor the status of proformas; identify issues and work with billing attorneys to resolve aged unbilled and other billing issuesProviding support to the Billing Team and providing assistance as required.Respond to billing-related inquiries accurately and timely, respond to client inquiries and maintain a high-standard level of accuracy in preparing and reviewing billing analysis and research.Provide assistance to overseas offices in line with revenue tasks if required.Respond to billing inquiries and requests from attorneys, collection team and Management team.Qualifications, skills and experience:2+ years' experience in legal billing preferredKnowledge of Expert Aderant and various E-Billing platforms preferredCompetent IT skills, good working knowledge of Word, Excel and OutlookStrong analytical skillsSuggests new ideas or ways of doing things in a confident, constructive and sensitive wayBehavioural Competencies:Enjoys working as part of a team in a forever changing environmentEnjoys being challenged and contributing with innovative ideasAttention to detail with a high level of accuracyExcellent communication skillsDeadline focused and able to deliver within tight deadlinesAbility to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlinesExceptional communication and problem-solving skills are essentialPromotes a collegiate environment, good team morale and a spirit of cooperationInspire a learning and progressive environment through leading by exampleAbility to establish professional credibilityAbility to use initiative and be pro-active; with a positive approach to ensuring the demands of the department are metAble to work in a challenging environmentEnjoys working in a fast moving and changing environmentThe Team:The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Business Finance team works closely with management, practice groups, partners and business services teams to assist the business in driving its strategy, profitability, cash flow and growth.Business Finance safeguards the integrity of the firm's finances and plays a key role in mitigating financial and business risks such as foreign currency risk. The team provides robust financial information internally and externally to enable decision making, effective operations and to help the firm meet its client and statutory requirements. As a member of the finance team, you will play a critical role in the firm's success.Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $65,000 – $72,000.Location: New YorkContract type: Permanent Contract