Senior Billing Specialist

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Senior Billing Specialist is an integral part of Latham's Revenue Operations team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing complex billing duties, while preparing and analyzing complex client billing requests. This role will be located in our Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Creating, editing, and finalizing bills in accordance with firm and client requirements and billing attorney directives, reviewing proformas, handling subsequent corrections, and coordinating e-billing
• Preparing and finalizing invoices in line with internal and external regulation and legislation, including Value-Added Tax (VAT), Criminal Finances Act Solicitors' Accounts Rules, and money laundering regulations, as applicable
• Ensuring successful delivery of invoices and coordinating with revenue and e-billing teams for submission, and helping resolve rejections and reductions
• Generating and reviewing proformas from 3E for informational and billing purposes
• Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete the billing process and client refunds, and researching and providing information to customers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Possess superior ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels within an organization
• Demonstrate proven ability to manage your workload and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines
• Exhibit demonstrated strong technology skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a legal, accounting, finance, or equivalent industry, 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 Latham'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

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.