McDermott Will Emery
Lead Billing Specialist - Transactions
McDermott Will Emery, New York, New York, United States, 10001
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Schulte/h2pBuild your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will
Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work./ppAt McDermott, we dont just invest in your future, we accelerate your career
wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office./ppstrongWith us, youll find:/strong/pullipstrongA firm where everyone belongs:/strong Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity
we encourage you to be yourself!/p/lilipstrongEnthusiasm for all perspectives:/strong Were smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive./p/lilipstrongSupport to feel your best and do your best:/strong Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. Thats why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance./p/lilipstrongReal rewards for real work:/strong We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence./p/li/ulpstrongJob Description:/strong/ppThe Lead Billing Specialist oversees the entirety of the billing cycle for assigned attorneys and manages cross-practice group initiatives and projects. This position prepares and presents detailed billing reports for attorney review and ensures timely bill posting. The Lead Billing Specialist works independently with minimal supervision, utilizing extensive experience and judgment to effectively plan and achieve objectives./ppstrongEssential Functions and Responsibilities:/strong/pullipLead billing compliance initiatives and ensure alignment across practice groups/p/lilipManage cross-practice group projects with competing deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency/p/lilipProcess edits to prebills as directed by billing attorneys and ensure adherence to both departmental and Firm turnaround standards/p/lilipConduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements; ensure strict compliance with client guidelines/p/lilipVerify and apply client-specific rate accommodations/p/lilipGenerate bills, reprint corrected pre-bills, and compose cover letters as needed/p/lilipProactively communicate with billing attorneys to track billing deadlines and provide status updates on pre-bills and prepared bills/p/lilipPost bills with billing attorney approval and within billing deadlines/p/lilipCollaborate effectively with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills/p/lilipMonitor client accounts for delinquent payments, promptly notify billing attorneys and perform directed actions including the preparing and sending reminder statements/p/lilipConduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required/p/lilipAddress and escalate complex billing issues such as rate discrepancies, timekeeper approvals, and billing delays to appropriate teams for swift resolution/p/lilipCultivate strong professional relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy/p/lilipRecommend and implement enhancements to billing processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy/p/lilipAid the Client Accounting Manager with reporting and other projects as needed/p/li/ulpstrongJob Specifications:/strong/pullipHigh School Diploma/p/lilipAt least five (5) years of relevant experience/p/lilipKnowledge of basic accounting principles/p/lilipAdvanced knowledge of standard billing processes and procedures/p/lilipAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)/p/lilipAdvanced written and verbal communication skills/p/lilipStrong organizational skills/p/lilipStrong customer services skills/p/lilipAdvanced analytical skills/p/lilipAbility to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities/p/lilipAbility to work independently and under own direction and initiative/p/li/ulpSuccessful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses./ppTarget Hiring Range $79,000 - $121,000/ppPlease note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package./ppPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records./ppstrongPhysical Demands and Work Environment:/strong/ppThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppstrongPhysical Demands:/strong/pullipWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear/p/lilipEmployee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds/p/li/ulpstrongWork Environment:/strong/ppTypical indoor office environment/ppstrongDisclaimer:/strong/ppThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job./p/div
Schulte/h2pBuild your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will
Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work./ppAt McDermott, we dont just invest in your future, we accelerate your career
wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office./ppstrongWith us, youll find:/strong/pullipstrongA firm where everyone belongs:/strong Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity
we encourage you to be yourself!/p/lilipstrongEnthusiasm for all perspectives:/strong Were smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive./p/lilipstrongSupport to feel your best and do your best:/strong Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. Thats why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance./p/lilipstrongReal rewards for real work:/strong We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence./p/li/ulpstrongJob Description:/strong/ppThe Lead Billing Specialist oversees the entirety of the billing cycle for assigned attorneys and manages cross-practice group initiatives and projects. This position prepares and presents detailed billing reports for attorney review and ensures timely bill posting. The Lead Billing Specialist works independently with minimal supervision, utilizing extensive experience and judgment to effectively plan and achieve objectives./ppstrongEssential Functions and Responsibilities:/strong/pullipLead billing compliance initiatives and ensure alignment across practice groups/p/lilipManage cross-practice group projects with competing deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency/p/lilipProcess edits to prebills as directed by billing attorneys and ensure adherence to both departmental and Firm turnaround standards/p/lilipConduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements; ensure strict compliance with client guidelines/p/lilipVerify and apply client-specific rate accommodations/p/lilipGenerate bills, reprint corrected pre-bills, and compose cover letters as needed/p/lilipProactively communicate with billing attorneys to track billing deadlines and provide status updates on pre-bills and prepared bills/p/lilipPost bills with billing attorney approval and within billing deadlines/p/lilipCollaborate effectively with the e-billing team to ensure accurate electronic submission and approval of client bills/p/lilipMonitor client accounts for delinquent payments, promptly notify billing attorneys and perform directed actions including the preparing and sending reminder statements/p/lilipConduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts, payments, and unapplied cash as required/p/lilipAddress and escalate complex billing issues such as rate discrepancies, timekeeper approvals, and billing delays to appropriate teams for swift resolution/p/lilipCultivate strong professional relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy/p/lilipRecommend and implement enhancements to billing processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy/p/lilipAid the Client Accounting Manager with reporting and other projects as needed/p/li/ulpstrongJob Specifications:/strong/pullipHigh School Diploma/p/lilipAt least five (5) years of relevant experience/p/lilipKnowledge of basic accounting principles/p/lilipAdvanced knowledge of standard billing processes and procedures/p/lilipAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)/p/lilipAdvanced written and verbal communication skills/p/lilipStrong organizational skills/p/lilipStrong customer services skills/p/lilipAdvanced analytical skills/p/lilipAbility to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities/p/lilipAbility to work independently and under own direction and initiative/p/li/ulpSuccessful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses./ppTarget Hiring Range $79,000 - $121,000/ppPlease note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package./ppPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records./ppstrongPhysical Demands and Work Environment:/strong/ppThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppstrongPhysical Demands:/strong/pullipWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear/p/lilipEmployee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds/p/li/ulpstrongWork Environment:/strong/ppTypical indoor office environment/ppstrongDisclaimer:/strong/ppThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job./p/div