Job Description

Opening Type:

Professional Staff

Location:

London


Eden House8 Spital SquareLondonE1 6DU


+44-(0)20-3963-4050



Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.


The firm is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our growing finance team. The primary function of the role is to prepare and edit prebills and generate client invoices for assigned attorneys.


This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate monthly billing process for assigned billing attorneys Process all prebill revisions, including edit, transfer, and write-off of time, and ensure timely and accurate preparation of client invoices Confirm application of billing currency and rate structure appropriate to each client and matter Ensure compliance with the firm's financial policies, HMRC and SRA billing rules Detailed knowledge of UK VAT requirements for billing Application of client guidelines, procedures, and other special billing requirements Maintain record of special billing instructions for attorneys and clients Respond to attorney and client billing requests and inquiries Work closely with the firm finance team and London office to streamline and improve the billing process Collaborate with US and UK finance teams, and legal and administrative teams in London, on special projects as required Perform related duties as assigned or directed by supervisor

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum of 5 years prior experience in high volume/dollar, automated, law firm finance role in billing Experience with Aderant or other legal finance software required Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices Customer service focused

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Visit our website here. Equal Opportunity Employer.