Billing Assistant

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them. You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. Job Description The role Clifford Chance US LLP is seeking a full-time Billing Assistant. The Billing Assistant will be responsible for supporting the client billing process. This role will collaborate and liaise with Billing Coordinators, partners, associates, and secretaries in connection with various aspects of client billing. The Billing Assistant will also be responsible for assisting with revising bill/time entry narratives, coordinating client billing cycles, and working closely with the billing team to prepare client invoices. This position can be located in any of our three US offices (New York, Washington, DC or Houston, TX) and will report to the Billing Supervisor. Responsibilities Assist with all aspects of the monthly client billing process and distribution of invoices to clients. Prepare and distribute monthly prebills to the responsible billing partners and their teams, under the guidance of Billing Coordinators. Process and incorporate comments and revisions from partners and associates on prebills, ensuring changes are accurately reflected. Monitor time and disbursement transfers and write-offs, ensuring the necessary approvals are obtained in accordance with firm policy before processing them in the billing system. Prepare and distribute draft bills for attorney review and approval. Confirm billing partner approvals are obtained before finalizing and issuing invoices. Assist with preparing, submitting, and monitoring e-bills, and update e-billing workflow notes as necessary. Post finalized bills in the firm’s billing system and assist in coordinating their delivery to clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clifford Chance