Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Billing Coordinator to join our winning team, located in our San Francisco office. 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 Billing Coordinator will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure. 

As a Billing Coordinator at Latham, you will contribute your expertise to the daily operations of the local Billing Department with regards to providing an accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses and ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm's set guidelines and policies. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, your responsibilities as a Billing Coordinator will include coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing complex billing duties while accomplishing these and other critical functions: 

• Acting as a liaison between billing attorneys, billing secretaries, legal attorneys, and/or organization (customers), and the billing staff; responding to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner
• Preparing and analyzing complex client billing
• Communicating with customers to ensure their request from the billing staff is being met
• Updating customers on status of tasks and/or projects
• Providing accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses; ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm's set guidelines and policies
• Generating and reviewing Proformas from Elite (pre-existing or generating new charges)
• Providing project analyses as directed; utilizing Elite system for various analytical reports
• Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete the billing process
• Assisting with year-end closing and reporting as required
• Assisting with special projects on various issues as needed
• Promoting effective work practices and working as a team member

As a Billing Coordinator, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Coordinator must have strong organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines. The successful Coordinator must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion. The successful candidate should possess strong knowledge of PC applications, specifically MS Excel.

A High School diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree is desired, along with a minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience in legal billing. Prior experience with Elite 3E or other billing system is desired.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the "Apply Now" link. 

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins is also committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, we require all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a documented underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents such vaccination. Offers of employment will be conditioned upon applicants presenting proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or obtaining an exemption on medical or religious grounds.

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