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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates · 14 hours ago

Client Accounting Electronic Billing Rate Coordinator

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, known for handling complex transactions and litigation. They are seeking a Client Accounting Electronic Billing Rate Coordinator to support electronic billing rate processes and maintain relationships with e-billing vendors and clients.

ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinates monthly electronic rate submission process and submits timekeepers and rates to clients for approval, as needed

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

ADERANT ExpertLEDES electronic billingExcelOutlookPowerPointInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamworkFlexibility

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.

Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Company

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates delivers the highest quality advice and novel solutions to legal challenges, enabling clients to achieve their business goals.

Founded in 1948

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees