E-Billing Specialist

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett•New York, NY

4d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The E-Billing Specialist is responsible for supporting the Manager with the set-up of new e-billing clients, obtaining e-billed clients’ approval of timekeepers and rates, assisting the Billing group with troubleshooting e-bill issues, maintaining e-billing software and helping to ensure e-bill compliance with client requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2 to 4 years of legal E-Billing experience in a large law firm required
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Working knowledge of MS Outlook and Word
Intermediate knowledge of Excel
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to use diplomacy and discretion in relaying information

Nice To Haves

Business Administration, Finance or Computer Science preferred
2-3 years of e-billing experience preferred
Knowledge of Elite or other legal financial system and E-billing Hub preferred

Responsibilities

Set up clients for electronic billing by working with Partners, internal staff, vendors and client contacts to gather information, complete necessary documentation; assist with compliance of various guidelines and set up related software as needed
Assist Billing Coordinators with troubleshooting e-bill rejections and various issues
Run reports to identify new timekeepers working on e-billed clients and submit timekeeper and rate information to clients as necessary
Regularly monitor e-bills status to ensure successful processing and timely payment to the Firm
Track and prep e-billing vendor payments
Work with E-Billing Hub software support team to identify and troubleshoot issues, assist with resolution and implement required e-billing format changes
Assist with new matter openings for E-Billing clients
Summarize E-Billing short pays / Appeals and provide to the billing team for follow-up
Assist with various E-Billing related projects as assigned by Finance management
Help provide e-billing training to staff when required
Perform other duties as assigned