Billing Coordinator - Legal
- Recruiter
- Career Legal, Legal Finance & Accounting
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £35000-£40000-per annum +
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 19 Jun 2018
- Ref
- LF914256
- Contact
- Daniel Whiting
- Job Title
- Legal Finance
- Practice Area
- Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are looking for an enthusiastic Practice & Billing Coordinator to provide management support to the Technology Companies Practice Group at a leading international law firm.
My client is one of the world’s largest law firms; they currently operate from over 35 offices globally and employ nearly 3500 Lawyers.
Their London office has first rate working conditions with plenty of light & space. They also have an on-site fitness centre, staff restaurant and one of best benefits packages in London.
Responsibilities:
Practice Coordinator responsibilities:
- Client related and client facing activities include:
- Liaising with clients on all matters relating to billing, including Accounts Receivables.
- New Client and Matter Openings including initiating conflicts searches and obtaining (and initial review of) anti-money laundering documentation.
- Producing initial drafts of engagement letters and ensuring engagement letters are sent to clients.
- Conduct client reviews verifying client/matter arrangements.
Billing Coordinator responsibilities:
- Coordinating with the Finance Department on behalf of members of the Practice Group in relation to billing matters, including producing pre-bills and bills on matters in a timely manner.
- Coordinating with members of the Practice Group in relation to billing matters, including:
- Producing pro forma bills to discuss with partners /fee earners at weekly meetings.
- Generating weekly and monthly updates of WIP and AR to be reviewed and discussed, as well as meeting with Partners on a regular basis to discuss WIP and AR and ensuring Partners are aware of any fee alerts and billing arrangements on the matters.
- Regularly chasing fee earners for time sheets to ensure all time is captured.
Candidate Experience:
- At least 3 years finance experience
- Knowledge of CMS/Aderant is essential
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint).
- Clear diction, good vocabulary, excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a pleasant working relationship with all levels of personnel.
- Excellent organization and follow through.