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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates · 12 hours ago

Senior Client Accounting Electronic Billing Rate Coordinator

New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, known for handling complex legal issues. They are seeking a Senior Client Accounting Electronic Billing Rate Coordinator to manage the firm's electronic billing rate processes and ensure compliance with client agreements and guidelines.

ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Firm's electronic billing rate processes within the e-billing cycle, including establishing and maintaining relationships with e-billing vendors and clients

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

Monitors status of invoices rates submitted, investigates, identifies, escalates issues, and works with clients, partners and, billing and collections 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 lead and 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

Develops and streamlines 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

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 in training and mentoring teammates

Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes

Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others

Manages Firm resources responsibly

Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

ADERANT ExpertElectronic billing formatsBilling experienceExcelAnalytical skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

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 and electronic billing formats

Technical knowledge or desire and ability to learn new technical skills

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrates close attention to detail

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities

Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment

Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment

Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of five years of billing experience, including three years of electronic billing 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