Latham & Watkins LLP
Billing Coordinator
Latham & Watkins LLP, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.About the Role
The Billing Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing complex billing duties in efforts to meet monthly targets, while acting as liaison between billing attorneys, attorney support assistants, legal attorneys, and/or organization (customers), and the billing staff, as well as responding to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:Preparing and analyzing complex client billingCommunicating with customers to ensure their requests from the billing staff are being met; updating customers on the status of tasks and/or projectsProviding accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses; ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm’s set guidelines and policiesGenerating and reviewing proformas from 3E (pre-existing or generating new charges)Tracking delivery of client invoices and matter statusesProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmExhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focusPossess thorough knowledge of procedures such as posting, balancing, debits, and creditsAnd have:A high school diploma or an equivalentA bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, preferablyA minimum of three (3) years of experience in general accounting practices, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience with billing processes and practicesPrior experience with professional services billing operations system, preferablyBenefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsEmployee discountsAnd more!Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better. Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.Pay Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.
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Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.About the Role
The Billing Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing complex billing duties in efforts to meet monthly targets, while acting as liaison between billing attorneys, attorney support assistants, legal attorneys, and/or organization (customers), and the billing staff, as well as responding to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:Preparing and analyzing complex client billingCommunicating with customers to ensure their requests from the billing staff are being met; updating customers on the status of tasks and/or projectsProviding accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses; ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm’s set guidelines and policiesGenerating and reviewing proformas from 3E (pre-existing or generating new charges)Tracking delivery of client invoices and matter statusesProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmExhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focusPossess thorough knowledge of procedures such as posting, balancing, debits, and creditsAnd have:A high school diploma or an equivalentA bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, preferablyA minimum of three (3) years of experience in general accounting practices, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience with billing processes and practicesPrior experience with professional services billing operations system, preferablyBenefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional Development programsEmployee discountsAnd more!Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better. Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.Pay Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.
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