Billing Specialist

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Billing Specialist.

Working directly with Partners under supervision, the Billing Specialist oversees all aspects of billing, monitors unbilled time and accounts receivable balances, and assists with proactive billing setup and client communication.

This position will reside in the Philadelphia office and offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support Partners by completing all aspects of billing for assigned clients and matters, under supervision.

• Review matter setup to ensure compliance with rate agreements and outside counsel guidelines.

• Identify reporting requirements for budgets, alternative fee arrangements, and accrual requests; coordinate with supervisor and Firm Finance as needed.

• Review time entries for compliance with client and matter requirements (e.g., block billing, task codes, summer associate time).

• Review cost entries and notify Partners of any issues.

• Submit new timekeeper approvals for eBilled clients and communicate with clients regarding new matters or eBilling system requirements.

• Complete billing for assigned clients and ensure successful submission of invoices through appropriate eBilling vendor systems.

• Monitor eBilled submissions and assist in resolving invoice rejections, escalating issues as necessary.

• Alert supervisor of past-due receivables and assist with resolution efforts.

• Review monthly reports to identify overdue billing or collections and ensure timely generation of proformas.

• Distribute month-end proformas to appropriate Partners.

• With supervisor support, contact new clients to review billing and payment procedures and coordinate special requests.

• Assist new Partners with client agreement review, rate setup, billing procedures, and required system configurations.

• Demonstrate sound judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism when executing Partner requests and interacting with team members and senior management.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and systems-related information.

Experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; accounting or financial background preferred.

• Experience with electronic billing utilizing the e-Billing Hub and various eBilling vendor sites.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PDF software.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with solid mathematical aptitude.

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and customer-service focused.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com  and selecting “Careers.”

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For positions in Los Angeles, LA, the salary range for this position is: $64,700.00 - $90,550.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [email protected]

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.