At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our E-billing Timekeeper/Rate Compliance Administrator position in our White Plains, NY Office.
The Position
The E-billing Timekeeper/Rate Compliance Administrator assists in the set up and maintenance of client/matter information within the firm's financial database.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree. Equivalent training and 1-3 experience in legal e-billing may substitute for education.
- Knowledge of legal billing and Middleware systems a plus (i.e. Legal Exchange, TyMetrix 360, Legal-X, Serengeti/Legal Tracker)
- Knowledge of various Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard (LEDES) billing formats a plus
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Strong reading comprehension, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to exercise proper judgment
- Ability to produce detailed and accurate work products
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced and high volume environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with attorneys, staff, vendors and clients.
- Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts, regarding matters of a routine nature.
- Ability to identify issues and oversee the execution of resourceful solutions
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Experience in project management a plus
Responsibilities
- Manages and tracks submission of timekeeper/rate data to various legal billing middleware sites following both client specific and system requirements.
- Effectively liaising with attorneys, clients, middleware vendors and other administrative teams to resolve timekeeper/rate issues that may arise during invoice upload
- Identifying and documenting timekeeper/rate requirements for each client’s e-billing process
- Assesses e-billing timekeeper/rate submission process for improvements and possible efficiencies.
- Participating in firm-wide and departmental compliance projects and initiatives
- Performing other duties as assigned
Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Salary Range:
$60,000—$80,000 USD
Why Should You Apply?
- Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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