Downtown San Francisco Law firm seeking an experienced Legal Billing Clerk to work under the direction of the firm’s Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities:
Navigate numerous e-billing platforms to process and submit invoices
Maintain knowledge of billing requirements for numerous clients
Communication with attorneys and clients on a daily basis
Maintain tracking of proformas received in accounting (date, status)
Generate invoices for assigned clients
Pull all costs backup for assigned clients per client guidelines
Update maintenance in LMS V – name, address and rate update on the Special Billing Instructions screen
Verify accuracy of billing data
Handle some revaluing of billing rates
Answer telephone inquiries from clients
Assist with filing for accounting records
Other projects as assigned, especially as related to cross training in other areas such as Accounts Payable, GL updates, cash application, bank reconciliation and more as needed
Expectations:
Adhere to regular schedule
Schedule time off in advance and limit unplanned absences
Adhere to firm policies and procedures
Have the ability to work overtime when required to meet deadlines
Act professionally, courteously and respectfully to attorneys, staff, clients, vendors, CPAs and auditors
Be flexible and willing to adapt to changing job needs and responsibilities
Required knowledge:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to multi task
Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word)
SurePoint (LMS V and LMS +)
ProLaw or another document management system
Various Electronic Billing Sites
Experience with split billing
Preferred Qualifications:
5 Years experience in legal billing, preferably with insurance defense billing
Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis in Finance/Accounting
The base hourly rate for this non-exempt position ranges from $33.00 to $43.00 subject to qualifications and experience.
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, parking, and transit)
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) and Matching
We are not working with placement agencies at this time.