Manager, Billing

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for a Manager, Billing.

The Manager, Billing is responsible for managing all firmwide billing functions and staff.

In this capacity, the Manager, Billing will:

• Manage billing staffing, training and performance of all billing personnel firm-wide;
• Ensure all bills firm-wide are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with the Client Billing Guidelines and the Firm's internal procedures;
• Secure communications with billing attorneys and CSS's regarding adherence to clients' requirements;
• Respond to all billing requests from billing attorneys, CSS's, clients, and other internal teams; Provide all billing reports requested;
• Review current processes and suggests better methods or systems to improve firm revenue;
• Work beyond scheduled hours as required, in particular at month end and year end; and
• Handle additional related projects as necessary.
  
  

Proficiencies:

• Advanced proficiency in administering windows and web-based accounting programs, particularly for legal-specific accounting systems (Elite);
• Advanced proficiency in document management systems (WorkSite, FileSite, DeskSite, Equitrac);
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite applications;
• Advanced proficiency in financial forecasting programs (targetCash); and
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of accounting.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance (preferred);
• At least 5 years of financial systems experience (required);
• At least 7 years of general accounting experience (required);
• At least 7 years of legal billing experience (preferred); and
• Management experience in a law firm or large organization (preferred).
  
  

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!
  
  

The Firm has a range of inclusion initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives, which are voluntary and open to all, provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests.

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.