Legal Biller

Our client is a dynamic and expanding US law firm with over 35 offices in all the leading business and finance centres in the US, Europe and the Far East. They are now looking to hire a Legal Biller. Working alongside one Legal Biller and the wider Accounts team, this role will take dual responsibility for managing and processing client billing across the London office, working to a 1-2 day month end billing close. You will be expected to demonstrate a keen eye for detail, build effective relationships across the business and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. A proactive approach to process improvement is encouraged. The role requires a solid understanding of VAT and compliance rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare and review client invoices.
• Process invoices using Pre-bill viewer and edit the same.
• Process a high volume of bills, particularly around Collection Drive time (June and December).
• Liaise with the e-billing team and reconcile client billing portals.
• Review billing documentation and billing requirements.
• Keep good order of invoice folders and internal documentation.
• Respond to billing-related emails and requests, promptly.
• Carry out ad-hoc reporting requests on billing statistics and look for ways to streamline and diarise regular client billing reports.
• Assist with special projects when required.
• Provide billing cover on Annual Leave and absence days.
• Assist with Annual Audits (Statutory, SRA and Internal).
• Ad hoc tasks and responsibilities as required.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in Legal Billing, working within a professional services. Law firm experience would be advantageous.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude.
• Excellent team player and ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Proficiency in legal billing software (e.g. Aderant or similar) and Windows-based programmes.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work autonomously.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanour, and presentation.
• Highly motivated, self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• VAT knowledge.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Collection experience desirable but not essential.
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Important Notice

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.