Client Billing Compliance Analyst

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O'Melveny is actively seeking for a Client Billing Compliance Analyst in our Los Angeles office. This position is responsible for reviewing the clients’ Outside Counsel Guidelines to ensure that invoices, especially the time narratives, are compliant with client expectations.

Key responsibilities include reviewing proformas and time narrative for compliance prior to billing, providing time narrative training for attorneys and staff, assisting with budgets and accruals, and performing overall analysis of client economics.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to effectively manage all billing matters with partners, clients, and staff, as this position will offer recommendations and advice. The Client Billing Compliance Analyst should have knowledge of legal terms and processes to effectively oversee the client billing.

The salary range in CA for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews Outside Counsel Guidelines and prepares a summary that is distributed to all timekeepers working for the client.
• Trains timekeepers to adhere to the guidelines, which includes a review of proper narrative etiquette, expense allowances, and proper task and activity code usage.
• Customizes and coordinates best practice procedures to ensure a smooth billing process for the partners and clients.
• Prepares reports and analyses as requested.
• Reviews inventory regularly to abide by billing deadlines to minimize the billing and collections cycle.
• Acts as liaison between clients, partners and assistants when issues arise that require follow-up to address client’s needs and provide resolution.
• Coordinates the efforts of internal staff, vendor staff and client’s designated personnel.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Accounting or Business major highly desirable.
• Must have 3 -5 years of law firm e-billing experience.
• Proficient with various e-billing protocols, vendors and the e-Billing Hub. Prior experience with third party e-billing software is preferred.
• Must be familiar with best practices for billing/collection in the legal industry.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, excellent organizational skills and the ability to strategize, multi-task and prioritize.
• Exemplary customer service mindset is highly motivated and enjoys a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Should have an ownership mentality, a commitment to proactive communication and exceptional follow through skills.
• Flexibility/availability to work overtime as needed (includes evening and weekend).

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information, or to be considered for this position, please apply online at www.omm.com. Response will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries, please.