Billing Coordinator

The Billing Coordinator is responsible for compiling, managing and executing attorney billing. Responsibilities Compile and process a high volume of attorney bills to clients on a monthly basis Review and edit pre-bills in response to attorney and secretary requests Apply retainer/on-account funds as directed by attorney and as per Firm policy Process write-offs following Firm policy Execute complex bills, such as multiple discounts by matter, split party billing , and prepare electronic bills in a timely manner Submit invoices electronically and assist in resolving issues that might arise Review and verify accuracy of billing supporting documentation as required Research and respond to internal and external inquiries regarding billing issues and problems in a timely manner Identify and resolve billing inaccuracies Create billing schedules and various other billing analyses as required Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries and clients Distribute monthly partner reports Review and update comments for reports distributed to the Finance Committee and Partners Attend Partner meetings and weekly management meetings to review unbilled matter comments, matter on-accounts and e-Billing issues Work cooperatively with Collections staff and assist with accounts receivable issues to minimize credit balances Observe confidentiality of client and Firm matters Provide backup assistance as needed Assist with special projects as needed Perform other duties as assigned Required Skills Ability to effectively communicate and present information verbally and in writing Ability to work effectively as an individual and within groups Ability to use an accounting calculator Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel Must be detail oriented and organized Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high pressure environment Ability to adapt to all work situations in order to achieve desired results Flexibility to work additional hours as needed Required Experience 1 to 2 years of billing experience in a large law firm required Preferred Experience A minimum of 1 to 2 years of finance, accounting or e-Billing experience in a law firm preferred Knowledge of 3E billing system or comparable billing program preferred Required Education High School diploma or GED equivalent Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, preferred, or, equivalent combination of education and experience Salary Information NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible. #LI-Hybrid Privacy Notice For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice . Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, protected veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. “Gender” includes actual or perceived sex, a person’s gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. #LI-Hybrid

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000