Senior Billing Coordinator
Clyde and Co LLP, Kansas City, MO, United States
Legal Biller Position
The Firm is seeking an experienced legal biller who is efficient and effective in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position located in Kansas City.
Key Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review pre-bills to ensure compliance with client guidelines, including rates and cost exceptions
Generate and distribute pre-bills on a monthly basis
Participate in monthly meetings with partner to review unbilled and AR inventory
Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments
Aggregate, compile and summarize receipts and documentation for third party expenses to be billed to client
Preparation of client statements as requested, including timekeeper summaries / cover sheets illustrating total fees and total expenses incurred and/or billed
Upload LEDES invoices via e-billing hub and various e-billing websites, as necessary
Address internal and external inquiries in connection with billed and unbilled totals, payment status and matter history
Prioritize tasks to ensure invoices are distributed, mailed or e-billed timely
Input estimates of fees and costs on client e-billing sites in adherence to deadlines, and upon approval by timekeepers
Maintain billing files/e-files and retrieve back-up for the department, timekeepers, audits, and other inquiries
Participate in collections activities as needed, and identify and escalate deductions and/or collections issues
Maintain telephone, email and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff
Works closely with attorneys, clients, secretaries, and collections staff to assist with client billing collections.
Works as requested on special projects, analysis and implementation of special billing requests Generates reports as needed by billing Partners/secretaries/client.
Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters
Other duties as they arise
Qualifications
5+ years of years' experience in a billing role, preferably at a law firm.
Looking for service oriented and self-motivated individual who consistently performs with a high sense of urgency and pride in product.
Capable of exceeding expectations of internal (partners and attorneys) and external (clients) constituents on a regular basis.
Experience with Elite 3E software preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of complex billing and/or E-Billing (Tymetrix, Serengeti, etc.) systems and processes with multiple workflows is desirable.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners, attorneys, finance staff, clients, brokers, and other third-party vendors.
High school diploma required.
Why Join Us?
At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:
Hybrid Work Flexibility Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Paid Time Off Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
Referral Rewards Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
Mentorship & Career Growth Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Engaging Culture Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive Parental Leave Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Wellbeing Benefits $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
Retirement Benefits starts on day one and 100% vested
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.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
The Firm is seeking an experienced legal biller who is efficient and effective in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position located in Kansas City.
Key Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review pre-bills to ensure compliance with client guidelines, including rates and cost exceptions
Generate and distribute pre-bills on a monthly basis
Participate in monthly meetings with partner to review unbilled and AR inventory
Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments
Aggregate, compile and summarize receipts and documentation for third party expenses to be billed to client
Preparation of client statements as requested, including timekeeper summaries / cover sheets illustrating total fees and total expenses incurred and/or billed
Upload LEDES invoices via e-billing hub and various e-billing websites, as necessary
Address internal and external inquiries in connection with billed and unbilled totals, payment status and matter history
Prioritize tasks to ensure invoices are distributed, mailed or e-billed timely
Input estimates of fees and costs on client e-billing sites in adherence to deadlines, and upon approval by timekeepers
Maintain billing files/e-files and retrieve back-up for the department, timekeepers, audits, and other inquiries
Participate in collections activities as needed, and identify and escalate deductions and/or collections issues
Maintain telephone, email and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff
Works closely with attorneys, clients, secretaries, and collections staff to assist with client billing collections.
Works as requested on special projects, analysis and implementation of special billing requests Generates reports as needed by billing Partners/secretaries/client.
Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters
Other duties as they arise
Qualifications
5+ years of years' experience in a billing role, preferably at a law firm.
Looking for service oriented and self-motivated individual who consistently performs with a high sense of urgency and pride in product.
Capable of exceeding expectations of internal (partners and attorneys) and external (clients) constituents on a regular basis.
Experience with Elite 3E software preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of complex billing and/or E-Billing (Tymetrix, Serengeti, etc.) systems and processes with multiple workflows is desirable.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners, attorneys, finance staff, clients, brokers, and other third-party vendors.
High school diploma required.
Why Join Us?
At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:
Hybrid Work Flexibility Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Paid Time Off Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
Referral Rewards Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
Mentorship & Career Growth Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Engaging Culture Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive Parental Leave Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Wellbeing Benefits $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
Retirement Benefits starts on day one and 100% vested
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.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.