Billing Assistant

Sidley Austin LLP•Washington D.C., DC

About The Position

The Billing Assistant will provide billing and administrative support to Billing Specialists and Billing Managers. The position provides exposure/opportunities to learn the firm’s billing operations and to interact with the firm’s lawyers, secretaries and other accounting departments. This individual must be flexible, well organized, detail oriented and deadline focused. Duties and Responsibilities Perform invoice maintenance as directed by Billing Specialists. This may include but is not limited to: narrative edits, time transfers, invoice splitting and cost exception updates. Prepare and print draft bills, and other client reports as necessary. Assist with the printing, sorting and routing of monthly proformas. Upload electronic invoices upon request and ensure processing is accurate and efficient. Monitor the status of the electronic invoices to ensure the invoice is moving towards approval and payment. As needed, submit appeals through the electronic billing systems. Submit accrual estimates and billing rates/fee offers in the electronic billing systems. Follow up with attorneys as requested by Billing Specialists or the Billing Manager. Provide high levels of customer service to attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients of the firm while observing confidentiality of client and firm matters. Perform various administrative duties such as duplicating, mailing, proofreading and scanning of invoice packets. Serve as the billing point person for a small portfolio of client and billing partners, with oversight by the Billing Supervisor and Manager. Assist with special projects which will include, among other projects, testing related to system upgrades or conversions. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits . Target Salary Range $66,500 - $75,000 if located in Washington DC Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience working in an office environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

Previous law firm or professional services firm experience
Experience with 3E and ebilling Hub

Responsibilities

Perform invoice maintenance as directed by Billing Specialists. This may include but is not limited to: narrative edits, time transfers, invoice splitting and cost exception updates.
Prepare and print draft bills, and other client reports as necessary.
Assist with the printing, sorting and routing of monthly proformas.
Upload electronic invoices upon request and ensure processing is accurate and efficient.
Monitor the status of the electronic invoices to ensure the invoice is moving towards approval and payment.
As needed, submit appeals through the electronic billing systems.
Submit accrual estimates and billing rates/fee offers in the electronic billing systems.
Follow up with attorneys as requested by Billing Specialists or the Billing Manager.
Provide high levels of customer service to attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients of the firm while observing confidentiality of client and firm matters.
Perform various administrative duties such as duplicating, mailing, proofreading and scanning of invoice packets.
Serve as the billing point person for a small portfolio of client and billing partners, with oversight by the Billing Supervisor and Manager.
Assist with special projects which will include, among other projects, testing related to system upgrades or conversions.