Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wilson Elser is a national law firm committed to collaboration, innovation, client service, and professional growth. The E-Billing Rate Compliance Administrator supports the setup and maintenance of client and matter information in the firm's financial database, manages timekeeper and rate data submissions, and resolves e-billing compliance issues. The role also identifies process improvements and participates in firm-wide and departmental compliance initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manages and tracks submission of timekeeper/rate data to various legal billing middleware sites following both client specific and system requirements
- Effectively liaising with attorneys, clients, middleware vendors and other administrative teams to resolve timekeeper/rate issues that may arise during invoice upload
- Identifying and documenting timekeeper/rate requirements for each client’s e-billing process
- Assesses e-billing timekeeper/rate submission process for improvements and possible efficiencies
- Participating in firm-wide and departmental compliance projects and initiatives
- Performing other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree. Equivalent training and 1-3 experience in legal e-billing may substitute for education
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Strong reading comprehension, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to exercise proper judgment
- Ability to produce detailed and accurate work products
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced and high volume environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with attorneys, staff, vendors and clients
- Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts, regarding matters of a routine nature
- Ability to identify issues and oversee the execution of resourceful solutions
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Knowledge of legal billing and Middleware systems a plus (i.e. Legal Exchange, TyMetrix 360, Legal-X, Serengeti/Legal Tracker)
- Knowledge of various Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard (LEDES) billing formats a plus
- Experience in project management a plus
Benefits
- This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses.
- Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
- This is a fully remote position open to candidates residing in any state in which Wilson Elser has an office.
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