My client is a city law firm with c100 staff. They are a young and dynamic practice that is growing. They work in a number of different practice areas including; Employment, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Intellectual Property.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Biller to join our accounts team to assist with billing for our Commercial & Technology department. The Legal Biller will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and processing client bills for the Commercial & Technology team in accordance with the firms’ guidelines. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the billing processes within the aligned department(s). Manage the end-to-end billing process in line with the firm’s policies and HMRC/SRA rules,
- Dealing with all payment queries from counsel's clerks and foreign law firms on the payment of invoices.
- Running weekly WIP reports for all partners and proactively working with the partners to bill the WIP.
- Liaising with compliance on file opening and helping to arrange for necessary AML documentation to be completed to ensure time can be closed and accurate bills raised.
- Take ownership of ebilling processes for relevant clients.
- Assist with preparing billing schedules for some clients.
- Work closely with the Finance team and all members of aligned groups to streamline and improve billing-related processes, including participation in any change management initiatives.
- Liaise proactively with EAs and LSTs within aligned groups for billing instructions and manage discussions to put specific billing arrangements in place.
- Lead efforts to transition billing responsibilities from Legal Secretaries and Executive Assistants to the Client Administration team.
- Liaise with Compliance and Finance teams as well as fee earners, to ensure the seamless execution of client administration billing tasks.
Candidate Profile
- Prior junior legal billing experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment
- Some experience of billing trademark applications and associated disbursements
- Numeracy, accuracy, and a high level of attention to detail
- Working knowledge of accounting principles.
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