Legal Billing Specialist

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 Legal Billing Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process, and performing billing duties with varying levels of complexity, while preparing and analyzing client billing requests. This role will be located in our Austin 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:

• Creating, editing, and submitting bills in accordance with firm and client requirements, in addition to reviewing proformas, handling subsequent corrections, and executing e-billing coordination
• Finalizing invoices in line with internal and external regulation and legislation, including Value-Added Tax (VAT), Criminal Finances Act Solicitor’s Accounts Rules, and Money Laundering regulations (as applicable)
• Ensuring successful delivery of invoices and coordinating with revenue and e-billing teams for the successful e-billing submission, as well as helping resolve rejections and reductions
• Generating and reviewing proformas from 3E (informational and/or billing)
• Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete the billing process/client refunds, while researching and providing information to customers
• 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 advanced ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels within an organization
• Demonstrate well-developed ability to manage own workload and prioritize in order to meet deadlines
• Possess strong technology skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Prior work experience in a professional services environment, preferably 
• Experience using financial systems, preferably

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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