Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated legal
practices. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices
across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections
and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across
North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
Great opportunity for a talented and knowledgeable Billing Specialist
to join our Washington, DC team. This position reports to the Finance
Manager and provides full administrative financial support for the DC
office. Also known as Client Service Representative (CSR), this
position is responsible for billing functions including, but not
limited to preparing, reviewing, and editing bills.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, edit, and revise client bills and assists with the
collection process.
Review all New Account Memoranda for completeness; activate
client/matters and input special billing instructions.
Speak with clients by phone or in person and answer questions
concerning billing, refer questions to the CSR Supervisor, Finance
Manager, billing attorney, or designated departments for investigation.
Read computer files and gather records to compile needed data.
Enter information into the Firm's accounting system and compute
amounts due.
Prepare, review, edit, and present pre-bills to billing attorneys.
Post transactions to accounting records in the Firm's accounting system.
Operate the Firm's accounting system, computer equipment and
telephone equipment in performance of daily duties; effectively use
the telephone and word processing functions necessary to perform
required job duties. Actively seek out technical resources of the
firm in order to maximize efficiency. Properly manage electronic
documents for easy retrieval.
Handle telephone inquiries independently, provide information to
callers or route to the appropriate person; is able to assess the
urgency of calls and respect the confidentiality of each matter;
maintain log and/or prepare accountability for long distance charges.
Support team and other CSRs in telephone coverage, overflow work
assignments and coverage for absent CSRs.
Maintain files in an organized manner and in accordance with firm
procedures; maintain current lists of file numbers, account numbers,
client names and addresses and other information as required.
Experience using eBillingHub and other eBilling platforms.
Responsible for onboarding new clients, submitting invoices, and
responding to client inquiries. Resolve rejections and reductions
and generate aging reports.
REQUIREMENTS
We require an associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a
two-year college or technical school; or at least two years of
higher education in accounting/bookkeeping curriculum; two or more
years of finance experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft office products, such as Microsoft Excel
and Microsoft Word.
Proficiency with a recognized accounting system desirable.
Previous law firm experience preferred.
We are not accepting third party submissions.
We offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life,
401(k) and other benefits.
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 per year,
depending on skills and experience.
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex,
national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected
by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all
aspects of employment.
