At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking a Billing Coordinator to serve as a key member to the Firm’s Billing team, working directly with the e-billing team to effectively prepare and process invoices. This position is responsible for working cross-functionally with various teams to ensure invoices are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
On any given day, you will:
- Coordinate with Partners, Attorneys and Secretaries to manage time entries and edits, adjustments, write-downs, rate management and bill posting.
- Work directly with e-billing team to ensure that invoices that require electronic invoices are submitted timely.
- Preparation and processing of high quality invoices. Prepare invoices in customized formats as required by clients and Partners. Perform override calculations and changes. Initiate requests for supporting documentation and review for accuracy.
- Help to coordinate follow up on outstanding WIP and receivables. Work with assigned Partners to actively address aged unbilled fees and costs.
- Assist Collections team with identification and reconciliation of payments received.
- Provide basic financial data and analysis.
- Work with billers and attorneys in other offices as needed.
YOU HAVE:
- College degree preferred or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of three years of legal billing experience;
- Experience with Elite Enterprise strongly preferred
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.
We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.46 - $46.70 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Atlanta, GA 30309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Legal Billing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30309