Billing Team Lead

Job Description:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Manage, perform and oversee billing functions assigned to you and/or a direct report, assuring work is completed accurately and effectively within defined deadlines including pre-bills, invoices, and alternative fee arrangements.

· Maintain hands-on knowledge of all billing-related functions in order to provide proper training, backup, and support including, but may not be limited to, bill preparation, bill review, pre-bill review, WIP management, on account management, write off management, eBilling, and special rate management.

· Communicate clearly and concisely with partners, clients, and management to ensure that bills are prepared as per instruction.

· Manage day to day tasks in an environment with shifting priorities.

· Prepare account summaries; provide high-level analysis and critical data to attorneys, clients, and management.

· Work closely with eBilling team to ensure accurate submittal of eBills and the prompt resolution of client disputes and appeals.

· Conduct training sessions with billing team members, secretaries and other legal support staff.

· Participate in system upgrades and testing.

· Work with the pricing and legal project management teams in the application of client billing arrangements and other billing related initiatives.

· Identify and escalate issues found in the billing database for correction.

· Respond to requests and inquiries outside core hours.

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