Billing Coordinator
$80,000–$95,000 year
On-site · Palo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
The Billing Coordinator will oversee the firm's global billing function, ensuring compliance and consistency of billing practices, and support the partnership in achieving timely billing of inventory. Key responsibilities include processing high volumes of attorney client bills, reviewing and editing pre-bills, applying retainer credits, executing complex billing tasks, verifying billing documentation, and resolving billing discrepancies. The role requires 1 to 2 years of billing experience, a solid understanding of legal billing practices, and proficiency in billing software and Microsoft Excel.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 1 to 2 years of billing experience in a large law firm
- Solid understanding of legal billing practices
- Experience with timekeeping and billing software
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- High integrity, discretion, and detail-oriented
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively
- Skilled in using an accounting calculator
- Adept at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of finance, accounting or e-billing experience in a law firm
- Knowledge of 3E billing system or comparable billing program
Additional Requirements
- Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
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