What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Coordinator position at Jackson Lewis P.C.?
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000 attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
This position reports to the Billing & Collections Manager and will represent the accounting department and work as a key member of the billing team while providing full-service support to attorneys on all billing questions. With limited supervision, the Billing Coordinator will liaise with attorneys and staff to make sure changes are made accurately and in a timely manner, while partnering with account services and billing to fully understand the details and make sure best practices and billing guidelines are followed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
This position reports to the Billing & Collections Manager and will represent the accounting department and work as a key member of the billing team while providing full-service support to attorneys on all billing questions. With limited supervision, the Billing Coordinator will liaise with attorneys and staff to make sure changes are made accurately and in a timely manner, while partnering with account services and billing to fully understand the details and make sure best practices and billing guidelines are followed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Own, distribute and process monthly prebills.
- Enter changes to prebills in accounting program - transfers, edits (narrative and numerical).
- Track invoice status, follow up on prebills not returned, matters not billed.
- Ensure appropriate bill formats, discounts, rate levels and insurance information are indicated prior to preparing invoices.
- Prepare invoices to submit to clients and/or third-party billing vendor when applicable.
- Prepare spreadsheets, manage client requirements, and understand fee arrangements.
- Responsible for high level of accuracy and completeness to include ensuring any new timekeepers/matters are submitted and approved to the client.
- Maintain billing information and special instructions in accounting databases and spreadsheets.
- Timely response to various billing related inquiries from attorneys, clients and billing management.
- Detailed invoice review, tracking invoice status, legal task coding, numerical and narrative revisions.
- Generate reports, bill and payment history.
- Liaise with attorneys and staff to clarify rate arrangements and override requests.
- Work with the attorneys to complete accruals/budgets/status requests by client.
- Responsible for electronic submission including supporting documentation and collaborating with assigned EBiller to address ebilling issues.
- Notify ebiller of new electronic matters opened
- Knowledge of Windows environment including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail are essential.
- Must be able to work independently and prioritize work.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to write and communicate effectively, tactfully, and professionally with employees, clients, and attorneys.
- Knowledge of Aderant, Elite software preferred.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- College degree preferred but not required.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Salary : $28 - $35
