Billing Specialist

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

2d • $60,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Billing Specialist to join their Global Finance team. This role is responsible for coordinating and performing various billing duties, including preparing invoices in compliance with internal and external regulations such as Value-Added Tax (VAT), Solicitors’ Accounts Rules under the Criminal Finances Act, and applicable money laundering regulations. The position is available in their New York, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Orange County offices and may offer a hybrid or in-office presence.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels within an organization
• Possess the ability to manage your workload and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines
• Exhibit strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably
• Prior experience in a professional services environment, preferably
• Experience using financial systems, preferably

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analyzing client billing requests
• Creating, editing, and submitting bills in accordance with firm and client requirements, reviewing proformas, handling corrections, and coordinating e-billing
• Ensuring successful delivery of invoices and coordinating with revenue and e-billing teams to resolve rejections and reductions
• Generating and reviewing proformas from 3E for informational and billing purposes
• Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete billing processes, research issues, and provide information to customers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year
• 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
• Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED