Billing Coordinator

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Workweek Schedule: M-F, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT or CT highly preferred.Job Summary:The Billing Coordinator performs and manages complex billing arrangements for assigned attorneys or specific clients. The Coordinator ensures that alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) assigned are billed in agreement with client engagement letters and billing attorneys are provided requisite billing analysis.Job ResponsibilitiesEnsures complex client invoices are prepared in compliance with firm policy, specific AFAs, and client billing guidelines and regulations. Identifies billing issues and resolves as appropriate.Prepares standard and ad hoc reports utilizing Excel, Elite, and other reporting tools to keep involved parties up-to-date regarding billing aspects of assigned contracts. Prepares monthly reconciliation of all accounts.Analyzes unbilled and receivables monthly and ensures timely resolution of outstanding amounts. Reviews and audits invoices for accuracy, and posts and mails final invoices prepared by billing attorneysProvides quality client services to both in-house and external contacts, developing close professional working relationships that reflect the firm’s commitment to excellence. Involves clarification and refinement of invoice processes and individual invoices, resolution of discrepancies, system issues, and other problems. Updates client information in the Elite master billing files, and researches and responds to inquiries relating to client charges.Performs “transfer” and “divide” functions, and balances and reprints proformas at billing attorney’s request.Assists the Ebilling Coordinator with the initial set-up and subsequent maintenance of electronic invoicing with third party vendors for assigned clients. Serves as liaison between e-billing vendors, attorney, and client contacts regarding new timekeepers, matters, and billing rates.Submits electronic invoices, and monitors and tracks progress from billing to prepare monthly reconciliation of all electronically billed accounts.Follows up with billing attorneys who manage matters with noncurrent unbilled time and costs in accordance with the firm’s billing policy.Documents billing process and updates documentation for procedures related to special client billing arrangements.Assists professional staff and attorneys with the firm’s billing procedures using Elite accounting software. Performs ad hoc analysis and research as requested.Participates in special projects as required.