A key role for a Legal Biller in the Firms revenue team to assist in
the drive to deliver a more pro-active billing and e-billing service
to the Partners & fee earners through the provision of a combined
WIP management and billing service.
Involvement in various aspects of the working capital cycle
including,revenue assistance, bill production & dispatch, all
aspects of E-bill management and data integrity & capture.
Key Objectives
Support change in approaches to new systems and
processes and adhere to Finance best practice
Be an ambassador for Finance's role and contribute to the
firm's strategic goals
Wholeheartedly participate in and
collaborate with both the Finance Department and the
wider Business Services Departments
Support the design and application of new ways
of working in a modern law firm
Reports to
Revenue Manager
Duties and Responsibilities include but
are not limited to the following:
Billing - including preparation, distribution and
compliance with SLAs
E-billing - including validation against client
guidelines, submission and query resolution
Query Resolution via direct or shared mailbox to SLAs,
being pro-active in escalating to resolution
Data integrity of key data items required for efficient
'right first time' billing, e.g. rates, references
General - Undertake ad hoc responsibilities as required
Knowledge, skills and experience
Professional, self-motivated and positive,
able to demonstrate:
Experience in a finance function gained
in professional services, preferably a law firm
Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
and VAT for law firms billing preferred
Confident manner and personal impact to
command the respect of partners
Flexible
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work unsupervised and on
one's own initiative
Good written and verbal communication skills
Highly PC literate with strong systems skills, particularly in
Excel and ideally in Aderant Expert or similar).
