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JOB SUMMARY & OBJECTIVES
The E-Billing Specialist is responsible for supporting the Manager with the set-up of new e-billing clients, obtaining e-billed clients’ approval of timekeepers and rates, assisting the Billing group with troubleshooting e-bill issues, maintaining e-billing software and helping to ensure e-bill compliance with client requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Set up clients for electronic billing by working with Partners, internal staff, vendors and client contacts to gather information, complete necessary documentation; assist with compliance of various guidelines and set up related software as needed
• Assist Billing Coordinators with troubleshooting e-bill rejections and various issues
• Run reports to identify new timekeepers working on e-billed clients and submit timekeeper and rate information to clients as necessary
• Regularly monitor e-bills status to ensure successful processing and timely payment to the Firm
• Track and prep e-billing vendor payments
• Work with E-Billing Hub software support team to identify and troubleshoot issues, assist with resolution and implement required e-billing format changes
• Assist with new matter openings for Ebilling clients
• Summarize E-Billing short pays / Appeals and provide to the billing team for follow-up
• Assist with various E-Billing related projects as assigned by Finance management
• Help provide e-billing training to staff when required
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree required
PREFERRED
• Business Administration, Finance or Computer Science preferred
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
• 2 to 4 years of legal billing experience in a large law firm required
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to use diplomacy and discretion in relaying information
PREFERRED
• 2-3 years of e-billing experience preferred
• Knowledge of Elite or other legal financial system and E-billing Hub preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS)
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Sitting: Remaining in the seated position, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps using feet and legs or hands and arms
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
• Pulling/Pushing: Using upper extremities to exert steady force upon an object so that the object moves toward or away from the force
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine, or by bending legs at knees
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as in typical office or administrative work (normal light, air and space in the work environment)
Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.
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#LI-Hybrid- $80,000 - $95,000
