Communicate directly with partners, associates, and legal secretaries, as well as other members of the Finance department, in connection with various aspects of client billing. This role will prepare complex multi-payor, consolidated and split billing while managing a large volume of client billing for an assigned group of attorneys. Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly and ad-hoc prebills for attorney review and approval, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare and revise draft bills, processing attorneys’ comments and revisions.
Review prebills/draft bills to ensure matters are compliant with client outside counsel guidelines.
Thoroughly understand firm, client, matter and exception rates, advanced and courtesy discounts.
Confirm that applicable rates and any fee arrangements are reflected properly on all matters.
Submit requests for timekeeper and rate approval when necessary.
Apply retainer funds as directed by attorneys.
Process write-downs in accordance with Firm policy guidelines.
Provide accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are completed within the Firm’s guidelines and policies.
Prepare, submit, track, and monitor e-bills through various client billing platforms, and promptly identify and resolve any issues.
Analyze and address rejections and reductions as they arise.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:* Must have 5+ years of legal billing experience Must have experience working with Aderant Software