E-Billing Specialist

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP•New York, NY

6d•$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

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
Bachelor’s degree required

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