E-Billing Analyst

at  Williams Connolly LLP

Williams & Connolly LLP has an exciting opportunity for an E-billing Analyst who is responsible for handling all aspects of the firm’s client billing cycle. Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Accounting Systems, Time and Billing, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and distribute weekly, quarterly and year-end reports for clients;
• Review and distribute pre-bills to billing attorneys;
• Apply firm and client specific billing guidelines, ensure matter engagement letter compliance;
• Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries and clients in a decentralized billing environment;
• Provide prompt and efficient Aderant technical support to billing secretaries and attorneys in all facets of the billing cycle to ensure billing accuracy and expediency;
• Assist in implementing and maintaining electronic billing for new and existing clients including establishing and maintaining e-billing rates and assisting billing attorneys in submitting timekeeper rate tables for approval;
• Partnering with attorneys to handle client billing inquiries by researching the facts, determining the status of the issues, taking required actions and responding in an accurate and timely manner;
• Set-up and train new billing secretaries, providing them with the tools and the technical knowledge to successfully generate monthly bills for their billing attorneys; and
• Review and verify the accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required.

Four to five years of experience of client billing in a similarly sized law firm with proficiency of electronic billing via Datacert, Counselink, TyMetrix, Collaborati, Legal Tracker and Allegient etc. Prior experience using Aderant Expert and Appshell with specific expertise in billing, client/matter management, quicklook inquires, reporting and billing rates is highly desirable. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is required. This is a high volume position in a fast paced, ever-changing environment that requires the ability to multi-task and organize workflow in a timely manner. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required. Strict attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
This is a non-exempt position. The hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Overtime may be required. The ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. is required. After successfully completing the introductory period, the candidate will be eligible to work the department’s approved hybrid schedule.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. The final offer amount is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, education, and other relevant skills and qualifications. Williams & Connolly LLP offers competitive compensation and benefits packages

• Prepare and distribute weekly, quarterly and year-end reports for clients;
• Review and distribute pre-bills to billing attorneys;
• Apply firm and client specific billing guidelines, ensure matter engagement letter compliance;
• Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries and clients in a decentralized billing environment;
• Provide prompt and efficient Aderant technical support to billing secretaries and attorneys in all facets of the billing cycle to ensure billing accuracy and expediency;
• Assist in implementing and maintaining electronic billing for new and existing clients including establishing and maintaining e-billing rates and assisting billing attorneys in submitting timekeeper rate tables for approval;
• Partnering with attorneys to handle client billing inquiries by researching the facts, determining the status of the issues, taking required actions and responding in an accurate and timely manner;
• Set-up and train new billing secretaries, providing them with the tools and the technical knowledge to successfully generate monthly bills for their billing attorneys; and
• Review and verify the accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required