Billing Specialist

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Junior
Legal Tech
2200+ lawyers │ 23 offices │ 135 years
The Role
Produces, reviews, and submits complex invoices and electronic bills for the firm’s London and international offices. The role manages billing queries, disbursement documentation, approvals, discounts, work-in-progress follow-up, and compliance with SRA, HMRC, KYC, and CDD requirements. It also supports reconciliations and broader accounting tasks while maintaining accurate records, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with partners, clients, and internal teams.
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Summary:

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

The firm has recently expanded its global network of 21 offices, including new offices in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh and we are now looking for a talented Billing Specialist to join the London Finance team.

The successful candidate will report to the London Finance Manager and will be an integral part of the billing team.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce pre-bills for London and other Gibson Dunn offices where needed at the beginning of each month and upon request
• Review and edit pre-bills in response to partner requests
• Ensure execution of complex and accurate billing in a timely manner
• Respond promptly to all billing related queries and when required, meet with partners to discuss billing
• Prepare disbursement back-up documentation in-line with client requirements
• Ensure daily tasks are completed in a timely manner in accordance with relevant SRA and HMRC legislation
• Monitor and proactively self-allocate work from group mailboxes ensuring prompt and accurate responses to both internal and external billing or financial queries
• Take ownership and follow up on outstanding tasks/items as needed ensuring bills are sent and properly recorded.
• Ensure relevant approval has been obtained for any special rates/agreed discounts
• Obtain an understanding of the various matters that GDC work on to ensure prompt billing cycles; including chasing partners/fee earners regarding WIP to ensure tight billing deadlines are met
• Work with the Intake and Compliance teams to ensure all KYC/CDD is completed and up-to-date
• Production and accurate submission of invoices that are e-Billed
• Regularly assisting the Accounts team in other areas within the accounting and finance function
• Assist with reconciliation reports
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, based on department needs as required
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of CMS Aderant is an advantage
• Experience working with suit of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail-oriented in all tasks, including excellent proof-reading and research skills
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships, including ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• Strong customer service ethic
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Education & Experience:

Ideally 1-3 years professional experience in a similar finance position.
Law firm or professional services experience is preferred.


Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

 

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For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at [email protected]. Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

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Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.  We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.  The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process.  Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.

 

Skills Required

  • Working knowledge of CMS Aderant
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Attention to detail, including proofreading and research skills
  • Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to build effective internal and external relationships
  • Strong customer service ethic
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • 1–3 years of professional experience in a similar finance position
  • Law firm or professional services experience
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

Gibson Dunn Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong and industry‑standard for attorneys, and feedback suggests many feel compensation is fair relative to BigLaw norms. Overall sentiment on pay skews positive even as satisfaction varies by role.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health insurance options are often characterized as strong, with comprehensive coverage highlighted across multiple accounts. Sentiment around medical benefits appears notably positive for many employees.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is portrayed as generous, with robust maternity and paternity policies cited. Family-oriented perks such as backup childcare are also mentioned in some materials.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
4,160 Employees

What We Do

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. With more than 2,200 lawyers, spanning 23 offices and dozens of practice areas, we operate as a unified whole. Our work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. We forge deep partnerships with our clients - helping them face tough challenges with courage and thrive in unprecedented times. © 2026 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. All rights reserved. For contact and other information, please visit us at www.gibsondunn.com. Attorney Advertising: These materials were prepared for general informational purposes only based on information available at the time of publication and are not intended as, do not constitute, and should not be relied upon as, legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. Gibson Dunn (and its affiliates, attorneys, and employees) shall not have any liability in connection with any use of these materials. The sharing of these materials does not establish an attorney-client relationship with the recipient and should not be relied upon as an alternative for advice from qualified counsel. Please note that facts and circumstances may vary, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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