Engage Partners Inc. ยท 1 month ago
Legal E-billing Coordinator
Engage Partners Inc. is a law firm in New York City seeking a Client Accounting Electronic Billing Rate Coordinator to support electronic billing rate processes. The role involves coordinating with e-billing vendors and clients, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with client agreements.
Responsibilities
Monitors status of rates submitted, investigates/identifies/escalates issues, and works with clients, partners, billing and collection personnel and other members of Client Accounting to resolve discrepancies and rejections
Responds to inquiries of partners, secretaries and billing personnel related to e-billing/rate operations and/or the status of individual rates transmitted
Works directly with e-billing and rates teams to assist with rates portion of client set-up for electronic billing, including reviewing timekeeper data and coordinating proper upload authorizations, ensuring that appropriate rate formats are utilized and other client requirements are implemented
Interacts with Partners and billing personnel to ensure rates for e-bills are prepared in accordance with client agreements and Outside Counsel Guidelines
Provides feedback on e-billing rate processes and procedures to increase efficiency, effectiveness and quality of e-billing rate operations
Serves as a resource regarding electronic billing rate operations and provides relevant knowledge and guidance to others in the Firm in a manner that increases the level of understanding of e-billing rate operations
Assists with electronic billing rate projects
Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
Familiarity with ADERANT Expert or similar legal-industry time and billing suites
Familiarity with various electronic billing vendor web sites
Familiarity with legal industry-standard LEDES electronic billing formats
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of two years of electronic billing rate experience in a professional services environment
Benefits
Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k), and voluntary benefits.
Generous paid time off.
Paid leave options, including parental.
In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
Robust well-being classes and programs.