This role is a key position within a fast-paced Working Capital Team
responsible for managing the Lock Up of the Casualty Practice across a
number of teams with varied requirements and processes. The successful
candidate will be responsible for managing the flow of billings in
line with agreed targets. The role will require the team to maximise
fee billings. Much of the work is high volume and low margin,
requiring careful management and working with some of the company's
key clients and Senior Partners.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and review matters post inception for Finance processing
requirements including billing addresses, rates and billing arrangements
Processing accurate invoices and credit notes using the in-house
billing system to ensure that the agreed service levels are met
Processing of apportionment (multi-party), net recovery and joint billing
Dealing with billing queries and enquiries via email and phone
Managing the various inboxes used to manage the volume of work
& processes
Processing WIP write-offs
Using the Firm's systems to look up general queries on
spreadsheets, 3e or case management systems
Dealing with all aspects of e-billing across all platforms,
ensuring matters are set up and prepared for e-billing processes,
including collating references and budgets.
Maintain records of work in Excel
Assisting in the distribution or dispatch of completed bills
Undertake ad hoc responsibilities as required by line manager
Specification
Preferred experience in billing within a legal environment
Professional manner in all forms of communication
Excellent organisational skills ability to prioritise competing workloads
Experience and understanding of apportionment (multi-party), net
recovery and joint billing
Ability to work well as part of a team
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Previous experience of E-billing (ideally in a legal context) and
LEDES formats, and prior use of the 3E platform would be highly desirable.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
