- Oversees all billing activity to ensure accurate and timely invoicing to clients. Includes hands-on billing, when necessary.
- The Billing Manager is the Aderant billing expert. Must be able to answer questions and provide solutions to billing issues. Leverage all of the system’s features to optimize billing outcomes.
- Delegates work accordingly based on volume, complexity and priority.
- Develops billing policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Develops departmental processes and training on procedures and technology for Billing Team.
- Coaches and mentors Billing Supervisors and Billing team. Maintains an open dialogue to improve morale and engender team spirit. Ensures the core values of the firm are reflected in the billing staff. Promotes an atmosphere of positive behavior by leading and participating in positive communication that improves working environment.
- Recruit new billers, as needed.
- Lead team to provide consistent delivery of high quality customer service to our clients, co-workers, billing attorneys and fellow employees.
- Conduct mid-year and annual evaluations, including Senior Managers, when necessary.
- Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or any related field and/or equivalent work experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in a management/supervisory capacity.
- Previous law firm experience preferred.
- Excellent planning, organization, oral and verbal skills, including an ability to present and persuade others based on analysis of issues.
- High level of computer skills. Experience in Aderant (Billing System Software), Excel, Word, and Outlook are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, practice assistants and management.
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $110,400 and $150,300. In accordance with New York City’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York City position is between $126,600 and $173,500. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $100,100 and $183,700. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $112,500 and 152,400. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer.