Legal Billing Coordinator

E-Billing CoordinatorThe E-Billing Coordinator is an integral part of Latham's Billing team. This role will be responsible for the submission of electronic invoices to clients on a monthly basis, as well as preparing and submitting monthly e-invoices to corporate clients and ensuring all client and firm guidelines are followed during the submission process. This role will be located in either our Global Satellite Office in Downtown Los Angeles, San Diego, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or Austin office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & QualificationsOther key responsibilities include:Acting as a liaison between billing attorneys, secretarial staff, and clients' staff regarding electronic billing, as directedPopulating, maintaining, and updating data for assigned clients in the 3E system and clients' external web applications; ensuring all relevant information is updated and correlated in the firm's 3E systemCoordinating resubmission of invoices with billing attorneys/secretaries, practice office accounting staff, and client representatives; ensuring corrective action is in place for future submissionsReviewing clients' guidelines and other written communication; ensuring compatibility with the firm's billing policies and resolving any potential discrepancies before live rolloutAssisting E-Billing Supervisors with e-billing systems by adding/removing user accounts, resetting passwords, assigning proper security levels, entering budgets, and updating status reports/matter profiles in various subsystemsProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:Exhibit the ability to test and troubleshoot multiple e-software applications and identify potential problem areasDemonstrate familiarity with LEDES formats and knowledge of ASCII and XML formatsPossess knowledge of basic accounting principlesAnd have:A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldKnowledge of 3E's E-Invoicing module, preferablyA minimum of one (1) year of experience with the 3E Billing systemA minimum of one (1) year of related experience involving billing processes and practices, preferablyBenefits & Additional InformationSuccessful 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 insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & 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.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages "for each such violation," among other things.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.Pay Range: USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.