Billing Coordinator

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Billing Coordinator to join our dynamic team in all our US offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the role
As a Billing Coordinator, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing the timekeeper and client matter master billing files at the firm. You will ensure that all data is correct and that all master billing files are processed accurately and timely. Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining the workflow of master billing files; opening new client matters and validates Conflicts data for accuracy and completeness; following-up for missing or incomplete data
• Managing and maintaining the workflow of the annual rates implementation; preparing and maintaining complex schedules and analysis for the firm’s annual rate implementation campaign
• Performing quality assurance analyze for the firm with regards to master billing files; making recommendations for resolutions based on analysis findings
• Assisting department’s supervisor/team lead in the preparation, maintenance and update of Master File Maintenance manual, training new staff, tip sheets and educational tools that support Master File set-ups firm wide
• Verifying and opening all master billing file set ups including billing rates and exception rate hierarchies; providing guidance to all billing staff regarding all client matter and timekeeper master set-ups; responding to all forms of inquiries from practice offices and other internal/external customers

About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting principles required.
• Possess the ability to comprehend and accurately perform mathematical functions.
• Exhibit analytical skills needed to correctly comprehend and communicate data

And have:

• A high school diploma, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field a plus
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in legal billing or billing analysis within a professional services organization
• Experience with Elite Billing system

Compensation & Benefits
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

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