Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Westlake Village, CA

Law Firm

Westlake Village, CA

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Westlake Village, CA

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Billing Analyst

Job Responsibilities:
The Billing Analyst at the law firm is responsible for executing billing and collection activities following the firm's prescribed procedures under the supervision of the Billing Supervisor. Key duties include:
- Preparing and processing monthly invoices
- Reviewing and processing all billing transactions
- Ensuring timely processing and reconciliation of accounts receivables
- Identifying and collecting past due balances
- Contacting clients to explain and resolve billing/payment discrepancies
- Collaborating with attorneys and office supervisors to maintain compliance with client billing guidelines
- Providing timely and effective customer service to clients for requests, inquiries, or issues concerning their accounts
- Monitoring the status of submitted invoices through the eBilling process and removing obstacles until payment is received
- Maintaining processing cycle time standards and production due dates as set forth by management
- Training team members
- Performing all other duties or tasks as needed

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Billing Analyst position should possess the following skills and experience:
- Strong attention to detail is essential for success
- Highly organized while working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with attorneys and clients
- Intermediate level proficiency in Excel
- Experience in data entry into computerized systems and databases
- Willingness to train team members
- Internally driven
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Prior billing/collection experience
- Prior e-billing experience utilizing software such as Tymetrix, Legal X, Collaborati, Legal Solution Suites, Legal Case Cost, and Counsellink, among others
- A college degree (business-oriented degree preferred) or equivalent work experience

Additional Attributes:
- Experience with Tabs3/Practice Master software is desirable
- Experience with eBilling Hub

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Billing Analyst position is to hourly.

About Us:
The law firm is a cutting-edge law firm that provides high-quality litigation defense for the Workers’ Compensation industry. The firm publishes the highly respected Sullivan on Comp legal treatise and conducts live training seminars and webinars. The firm develops lasting relationships with clients through superior legal services at significant value and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996.

Work Environment:
Consideration is given to reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate. The work environment involves:
- Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
- Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
- Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision, and speaking

The statements in this document describe the general nature and level of work performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

The law firm offers a competitive salary, casual environment, and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and much more. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.