Latham & Watkins
Senior Legal Secretary - Billing
Latham & Watkins, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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 Senior Legal Secretary - Billing is an integral part of Latham's Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing complex billing duties, while creating, editing, and processing bills in accordance with firm and client requirements; reviewing proformas, handling subsequent corrections, and e-billing coordination. This role will be located in our Century City 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:
Generating and reviewing proformas from 3E (informational and/or billing)Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete the billing process and research and provide information to customersProactively seeking knowledge regarding the status of bills and consistently meeting agreed-upon deadlinesProfessionally communicating with customers to ensure the resolution of outstanding items and updating customers on the status of bills as neededAssisting with year-end closing and reporting as requiredProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:
Exhibit excellent customer service skillsDisplay high attention to detail and strong organizational skillsPossess knowledge of 3E or EliteAnd have:
A high school diploma or an equivalent; with a Bachelor's degree, preferablyA minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a legal, accounting, finance, or an equivalent industryBenefits & 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.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
#LI-MA1 #Associate
Pay Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.
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 Senior Legal Secretary - Billing is an integral part of Latham's Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing complex billing duties, while creating, editing, and processing bills in accordance with firm and client requirements; reviewing proformas, handling subsequent corrections, and e-billing coordination. This role will be located in our Century City 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:
Generating and reviewing proformas from 3E (informational and/or billing)Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete the billing process and research and provide information to customersProactively seeking knowledge regarding the status of bills and consistently meeting agreed-upon deadlinesProfessionally communicating with customers to ensure the resolution of outstanding items and updating customers on the status of bills as neededAssisting with year-end closing and reporting as requiredProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:
Exhibit excellent customer service skillsDisplay high attention to detail and strong organizational skillsPossess knowledge of 3E or EliteAnd have:
A high school diploma or an equivalent; with a Bachelor's degree, preferablyA minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a legal, accounting, finance, or an equivalent industryBenefits & 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.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
#LI-MA1 #Associate
Pay Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.