Legal Billing Coordinator

Foley & Lardner LLP

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58,100–$81,300 Per Year
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. 

 

Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Billing Coordinator to join our team! The Coordinator is responsible for compiling, managing and executing complex attorney billing across all three law departments. In this client facing role, the ideal candidate will prioritize to meet tight deadlines, have a strong attention to detail, and multi-task to process high-volume billing.  The Coordinator communicates effectively with attorneys, assistants, and accounting colleagues and accurately maintains records throughout the entire billing cycle.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates and processes billing for principal billing partners to include drafting, editing and preparing pre-bills and final bills per attorney/client specifications and/or guidelines. Edits may include narratives, transfers, write-downs, write-offs, divides, and combines
  • Reviews and verifies accuracy of billing and cost backup documentation, as required
  • Confirms rates and any fee arrangements such as flat fee, fixed fee, billed on account (BOA), and on-demand fees, are reflected for each individual matter
  • Generates and delivers client invoices in the requested format
  • Manages the requirements for clients who use e-billing to ensure billing is completed timely and coordinates with the e-billing department, as appropriate
  • Researches and responds to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
  • Monitors the Work In Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) inventory for assigned attorneys
  • Generates billing statements and production reports, as requested
  • Ensures strict confidentiality at all times
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience billing at an hourly rate for a timekeeper in a law or professional services firm required
  • Experience with 3E preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook  #LI-Hybrid
Required Posting Language:

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

- Orlando: $58,100 - $81,300

- Chicago, Dallas, & Houston: $63,900 - $89,400

About the Company

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Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 24 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives, and challenges. We work hard to understand our clients’ issues and forge long-term relationships with them to help achieve successful outcomes and solve their legal issues through practical business advice and cutting-edge legal insight. Our clients view us as trusted business advisors because we understand that great legal service is only valuable if it is relevant, practical and beneficial to their businesses.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1842
WEBSITE
http://www.foley.com