Legal Billing Coordinator (Intellectual Property)

at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Legal Billing Coordinator (Intellectual Property)
US-TX-Houston | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-FL-Orlando | US-IL-Chicago | US-TX-Dallas | US-Washington DC

ID 
2024-3099  

Category 
Accounting/Finance  

Type 
Regular Full-Time  

FLSA Status 
Non-Exempt  

Scheduled Hours 
40  

Workplace 
Hybrid
Overview

The IP Billing Coordinator is responsible for compiling, managing and executing IP attorney billing. They will work closely with attorneys, assistants and accounting colleagues to accurately maintain records.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and processes billing for principal billing partners to include drafting, editing and preparing pre-bills and final bills per attorney/client specifications and/or guidelines
Reviews and verifies accuracy of billing and supporting documentation, as required
Confirms rates and any fee arrangements are reflected for each individual matter
Creates and prints/uploads final client billing
Manages the requirements for clients who use e-billing to ensure billing is completed timely and coordinates with Electronic Billing Specialist, as appropriate
Prepares and processes write-downs following firm policy
Prepares write-offs following firm policy
Researches and responds to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
Monitors the WIP and A/R inventory for assigned attorneys
Generates billing statements and production reports, as requested
Ensures strict confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's Degree in a related field is preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in legal billing required, experience billing for Intellectual Property preferred
High-level attention to detail, superior analytical skills, excellent time management, and ability to communicate concisely required
Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.
Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.

Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.

We invite you to consider a career with Foley.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.