Legal eBilling Operations Associate

Job description

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Job Description:
The Legal eBilling Operations Associate is a full time role on the Legal Operations Team, to support the execution of day-to-day operations of Legal electronic billing (eBilling) processes.

E-Billing Operations Associate supports eBilling processes, using TyMetrix 360 0 software to perform matter/invoice/budget processes and compliance to process steps.

Key Responsibilities:
· Timekeeper Rate Management
· Matter and Budget creation: create budgets for matters with a budget approval workflow
· AFA/Vendor Management: understand AFA (alternative fee arrangement) templates, such as blended hourly rates, deal-based billing, fee caps, hourly rate discounts, hourly rate volume discounts, matter-based rates and task-based billing caps
· Accrual Management: track unbilled fees and expenses on matters
· Understand Accenture billing requirements, including LEDES, UTBMS codes and other processes.
· Research invoicing queries as they occur, which may require generation of specific reports and creation of spreadsheets or verbal communication with vendors.
· Interact independently with attorneys and vendors to answer invoicing/status questions and resolve invoice issues.
· Train/assist legal professionals on eBilling system and supporting processes.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

Education:
·  Pursuit of university degree in business administration or finance.
·  Finance or legal background preferred.

Work Experience:
·  Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including use of SharePoint.
Work Requirements:
·  Minimal Travel Required.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
·  Strong oral and written communication skills.
·  Fluent in English. Fluency in other languages is a plus.
·  Work in a team environment and collaborate with others.
·  Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
·  Responsive and follows through on commitments.
·  Initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
·  Analytical skills, critical thinking and ability to spot problem areas and propose solutions.

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