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.