E-Billing Coordinator

About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong. About the Role The E-Billing Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Billing team. This role will be responsible for the submission of electronic invoices to clients on a monthly basis, as well as preparing and submitting monthly e-invoices to corporate clients and ensuring all client and firm guidelines are followed during the submission process. This role will be located in either our San Francisco, San Diego, Downtown Los Angeles, Silicon Valley or Chicago office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include: Acting as a liaison between billing attorneys, secretarial staff, and clients’ staff regarding electronic billing, as directed Populating, maintaining, and updating data for assigned clients in the 3E system and clients’ external web applications; ensuring all relevant information is updated and correlated in the firm’s 3E system Coordinating resubmission of invoices with billing attorneys/secretaries, practice office accounting staff, and client representatives; ensuring corrective action is in place for future submissions Reviewing clients’ guidelines and other written communication; ensuring compatibility with the firm’s billing policies and resolving any potential discrepancies before live rollout Assisting E-Billing Supervisors with e-billing systems by adding/removing user accounts, resetting passwords, assigning proper security levels, entering budgets, and updating status reports/matter profiles in various subsystems 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 the ability to test and troubleshoot multiple e-software applications and identify potential problem areas Demonstrate familiarity with LEDES formats and knowledge of ASCII and XML formats Possess knowledge of basic accounting principles And have: A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field Knowledge of 3E’s E-Invoicing module, preferably A minimum of one (1) year of experience with the 3E Billing system A minimum of one (1) year of related experience involving billing processes and practices, preferably Benefits & Additional Information 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages “for each such violation,” among other things. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #LI #Associate #LI-Hybrid Pay Range USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.