Legal Assistant/Billing Specialist

Williams & Connolly LLP

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$38.46–$46.15 Per Hour

SKILLS

Accounting, Billing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Legal, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Typing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

7 days ago

Williams & Connolly LLP has an opening for a Legal Assistant/Billing Specialist responsible for providing support on all aspects of the billing cycle for a senior partner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Work closely with the senior partner's current Legal Assistant and the Accounting Department billing team to ensure accurate and timely billing for both hard copy and electronic billing matters. * Review, edit, and distribute pre-bills to billing attorneys responsible for leading the billing on particular matters. * Apply firm and client specific billing guidelines to ensure matter engagement letter compliance. * Assist in implementing and maintaining electronic billing for specific clients, including establishing and maintaining e-billing rates and assisting billing attorneys in submitting timekeeper rate tables for approval. * Partner with attorneys to handle client billing inquiries by researching factual issues, determining the status of the issues, taking required actions and responding in an accurate and timely manner. * Review and verify the accuracy of billing and supporting expense documentation as required, including but not limited to gathering and reconciling airline, hotel, and meals receipts and related expenses. * Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, clients, legal assistants, and billing team in a collaborative environment. * Provide back-up support and work closely with the senior partner's current Legal Assistant to provide coverage as needed.

This is a high-volume position in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to multi-task and organize workflow in a timely manner. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required. Strict attention to detail and accuracy is a must. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is required. A college degree and two years of client billing experience with intermediate knowledge of electronic billing processes are strongly preferred. Prior experience using Aderant Expert, with specific expertise in billing, client/matter management, quicklook inquiries, reporting and billing rates is a plus. The working hours for this position are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required. After successfully completing the introductory period, the candidate will be eligible to work the department's approved hybrid schedule. Work is performed in a professional office environment and requires the following: * Prolonged periods using a sit-to-stand desk and working on a computer. * Repetitive movements, including typing on a keyboard and using a mouse. * Ability to lift and carry up to 20lbs. * Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is a non-exempt position. The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $38.46 - $46.15, which equates to $75,000 - $90,000 on an annual basis based when working the standard 1,950-hour annual work schedule. The final offer amount is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, education, and other relevant skills and qualifications. Williams & Connolly LLP offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

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