What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Coordinator - Law firm exp. Required position at Fawkes IDM?
Responsibilities:
- Compile and bill attorney hours to clients every month.
- Reviews and edits pre-bills in response to attorney and assistant requests.
- Apply retainer funds as directed by attorney.
- Process write-offs following Firm policy.
- Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split-party billing, preparation of electronic bills).
- Ability to handle a high volume of bills per month.
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, assistants, and clients.
- Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required.
- Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems.
- Create new billing formats as needed.
- Create billing schedules and various other billing analyses as required.
- Creates and prints final client billing.
- Creates and distributes monthly reports.
- Is familiar with and applies Firm billing policies.
- Ensures strict confidentiality at all times.
- Assists with special projects as needed.
- 4 years of hands-on billing experience in a law firm.
- Elite 3E, Aderant (or equivalent accounting software) experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Ability to organize work flow and use time efficiently.
- Ability to show strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.
