With eleven offices across the United States, 500+ professionals and 350+ business professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (www.manatt.com), is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The Firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the Firm to provide a distinct and compelling value proposition.
The Opportunity
The Electronic Billing Supervisor is a key role within the Billing & Accounts Receivable team, responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of legal e-billing processes. This role will supervise a team of billing specialists, maintain and enhance e-billing systems, ensure accurate and timely invoice submissions, and provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders and external law firms. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader with strong communication skills, hands-on billing experience, and a proactive mindset focused on accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & System Ownership
- Supervise a skilled Electronic Billing team, offering daily oversight, mentorship, and guidance in collaboration with the Billing, AR and Client Arrangement & Compliance teams.
- Maintain full ownership of the e-billing platform; serve as the primary resource for system configuration, administration, user support, and training.
- Assist with onboarding and implementation of a new e-billing system.
- Support the professional growth and development of team members through coaching and performance feedback.
- Provide backup support to the e-Billing team where necessary and assist with special billing projects.
Billing Operations & Process Oversight
- Accurately and timely submit a high volume of electronic bills each month, including complex invoices generated by the billing team.
- Monitor invoice submissions, rejections, and appeals; ensure prompt and compliant resolution through communication with billing professionals and specialists.
- Communicate invoice rejections and adjustments clearly to billing professionals and guide next steps.
- Review and maintain accurate client and matter setup in the billing system for consistency and correctness.
- Create and manage up-to-date client- and billing professional-specific billing instructions.
- Familiarize self with client-specific fee arrangements and act as a resource for implementation strategies.
- Ensure the timely resolution of electronic billing issues impacting cash flow by collaborating with Collections and other departments.
Stakeholder Communication & Support
- Act as a liaison between billing professionals, assistants, and clients to solve billing problems, ensuring timely bill submission.
- Escalate unresolved or complex billing issues to the Director of Billing and Accounts Receivable with clear summaries and suggested resolutions.
- Respond to law firm and vendor inquiries; ensure accurate and prompt responses.
- Clearly communicate Firm billing policies (e.g., write-offs, carryforwards) to internal teams and ensure compliance.
- Actively listen to feedback from billing professionals and propose process improvements to leadership.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Spearhead and manage the legal accruals process, including monthly accruals requested by e-billing clients.
- Assist with tracking and reporting of budgets, deadlines, and matter statuses.
- Update and manage key billing and operational metrics; deliver reporting and data to relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to cross-functional process improvement initiatives that enhance billing efficiency, compliance, and system functionality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in legal billing, finance operations, or e-billing systems within a legal or corporate environment.
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in e-billing platforms (e.g., Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Collaborati, Tymetrix360, or similar systems).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external counsel.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commitment to process improvement and operational excellence.
The base annual pay range for this role is between $115,000-$128,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, and location. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.
EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled
Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
- 4-6 years of experience in legal billing, finance operations, or e-billing systems
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience
- Proficiency in e-billing platforms
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Commitment to process improvement and operational excellence
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