Client Accounting E Billing Rate Coordinator

Job Description:

* Coordinates monthly electronic rate submission process and submits timekeepers and rates to clients for approval, as needed.

* Monitors status of rates submitted, investigates/identifies/escalates issues, and works with clients, partners, billing and collection personnel and other members of Client Accounting to resolve discrepancies and rejections.

* Responds to inquiries of partners, secretaries and billing personnel related to e-billing/rate operations and/or the status of individual rates transmitted.

* Works directly with e-billing and rates teams to assist with rates portion of client set-up for electronic billing, including reviewing timekeeper data and coordinating proper upload authorizations, ensuring that appropriate rate formats are utilized and other client requirements are implemented.

* Interacts with Partners and billing personnel to ensure rates for e-bills are prepared in accordance with client agreements and Outside Counsel Guidelines.

* Provides feedback on e-billing rate processes and procedures to increase efficiency, effectiveness and quality of e-billing rate operations.

* Serves as a resource regarding electronic billing rate operations and provides relevant knowledge and guidance to others in the Firm in a manner that increases the level of understanding of e-billing rate operations.

* Assists with electronic billing rate projects.

* Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

* Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

* Familiarity with ADERANT Expert or similar legal-industry time and billing suites

* Familiarity with various electronic billing vendor web sites

* Familiarity with legal industry-standard LEDES electronic billing formats

* Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

* Demonstrates close attention to detail

* Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team