Our prestigious international law firm client is seeking to hire an experienced Temporary Billing Assistant to join their London Revenue team on 6 month basis.
- Stunning offices close to Chancery Lane
- The firm operate on 9.30-5.30-hour, hybrid working structure (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Offering a FTE salary up to £43,500
- Experienced Legal Biller with 2 years minimum experience required
- Immediate start
Billing Assistant – What You’ll Be Doing:
- Dealing with and resolve all queries as necessary having a good knowledge of the SRA regulations and UK VAT regulations
- Checking bills for accuracy and return to Partners and secretaries for dispatch
- Updating the Elite from Fee-earners’ input
- Checking all details for accuracy, e.g. matter numbers, dates, rates
- Monitor and maintain the security of the system and data
- Updating the firm's billing system with partner and fee-earners' input or liaise with Finance to complete related activities
- Interfacing with client contacts as necessary to enable client billings
- Building effective relationships with clients
- Dealing with client queries, e.g. regarding breakdown of fees and disbursements, timing of bills sent out, and resolve to encourage prompt payment
- Collaborate with Partners to maximise billing and clear non-billable time to ensure WIP reports are accurate
- Preparation of weekly and monthly reports for clients
- Coordination of invoicing of clients using e-billing
Suitable Billing Assistant candidates will need to have minimum 2 years' experience of working in high volume billing position in a law firm, preferably using Elite / 3e, strong Excel knowledge is also essential.