Legal Billing Team Lead

Legal Billing Team Lead

Legal Billing Team Lead

Category

Finance

Location

New York, New York

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary

$130000 - $150000



Job Description:

Team Leads  will be expected to have a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience and be highly knowledgeable about legal accounting processes, including those of our clients. They should have a broad understanding of Aderant or Elite Enterprise/3E and be able to utilize the system capabilities to implement billing solutions.

  • 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 so 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.



Job Requirements:

  • Requirements:
  •  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of advanced billing experience in an AmLaw 50 firm.  
  • Strong or advanced MS Excel skills.
  • Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; be able to communicate clearly and concisely with senior management and partners.
  • Must have flexibility to work outside core hours.  


  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Supervisory experience in a legal finance environment.
  • Experience using Aderant or Elite/3E.