Senior Legal Secretary – Billing

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Senior Legal Secretary – Billing is an integral part of Latham’s Attorney Support team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing complex billing duties, while creating, editing, and processing bills in accordance with firm and client requirements; reviewing proformas, handling subsequent corrections, and e-billing coordination. This role will be located in our Century City office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Generating and reviewing proformas from 3E (informational and/or billing)
• Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete the billing process and research and provide information to customers
• Proactively seeking knowledge regarding the status of bills and consistently meeting agreed-upon deadlines
• Professionally communicating with customers to ensure the resolution of outstanding items and updating customers on the status of bills as needed
• Assisting with year-end closing and reporting as required
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit excellent customer service skills
• Display high attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Possess knowledge of 3E or Elite

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent; with a Bachelor's degree, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a legal, accounting, finance, or an equivalent industry

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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