What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Billing Coordinator position at Foley & Lardner LLP?
Overview
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Billing Coordinator to join our team! The Coordinator is responsible for compiling, managing and executing complex attorney billing across all three law departments. In this client facing role, the ideal candidate will prioritize to meet tight deadlines, have a strong attention to detail, and multi-task to process high-volume billing. The Coordinator communicates effectively with attorneys, assistants, and accounting colleagues and accurately maintains records throughout the entire billing cycle.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and processes billing for principal billing partners to include drafting, editing and preparing pre-bills and final bills per attorney/client specifications and/or guidelines. Edits may include narratives, transfers, write-downs, write-offs, divides, and combines
- Reviews and verifies accuracy of billing and cost backup documentation, as required
- Confirms rates and any fee arrangements such as flat fee, fixed fee, billed on account (BOA), and on-demand fees, are reflected for each individual matter
- Generates and delivers client invoices in the requested format
- Manages the requirements for clients who use e-billing to ensure billing is completed timely and coordinates with the e-billing department, as appropriate
- Researches and responds to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
- Monitors the Work In Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) inventory for assigned attorneys
- Generates billing statements and production reports, as requested
- Ensures strict confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience billing at an hourly rate for a timekeeper in a law or professional services firm required
- Experience with 3E preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook #LI-Hybrid
