What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Billing Assistant position at Foley & Lardner LLP?
Overview:
Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Billing Assistant to join our Billing and Collections team! The Assistant is in training to obtain the essential knowledge to independently compile, manage, and execute attorney billing. The selected candidate will work closely with attorneys, assistants and accounting colleagues to accurately maintain records.
Responsibilities:
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Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Billing Assistant to join our Billing and Collections team! The Assistant is in training to obtain the essential knowledge to independently compile, manage, and execute attorney billing. The selected candidate will work closely with attorneys, assistants and accounting colleagues to accurately maintain records.
- Assists Billing Coordinators and Analysts with drafting, editing and preparing pre-bills and final bills per attorney/client specifications and/or guidelines
- Reviews and verifies accuracy of billing and supporting documentation, as required
- Confirms rates and any fee arrangements are reflected for each individual matter
- Creates and prints/uploads final client billing
- Assists with the maintenance of instructions related to the billing attorneys’ clients and matters
- Prepares and processes write-downs following firm policy
- Prepares write-offs following firm policy
- Researches and responds to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
- Provides administrative support as needed such as pulling backup and providing invoice copies
- Ensures strict confidentiality at all times
- High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's Degree in a related field is preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in an office environment that includes accounting/bookkeeping related job responsibilities required
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products #LI-Hybrid
