Experienced Legal Billing Coordinator - Philly

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a rapidly growing New York based real estate and default services law firm with 300+ employees across six states. The firm prides itself not solely on its superior legal product, but also on its innovative approach to business and problem solving. We offer a fresh, fast-paced energy, with a startup vibe.

The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Billing Coordinator to join its accounting department. The Billing Coordinator ensures the Firm tracks and collects billable fees and costs consistently and correctly. This position supports the day-to-day operations of the firm by ensuring the Firm charges its clients appropriately and collects payments in a timely manner. In this role, you will be requesting and receiving fee approvals from clients, invoicing, reviewing case management system activity, and handling general billing inquires.

This position requires accurate and reliable managing of financial records and processing business transactions. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential. A strong degree of computer knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Request and receive approval from clients to bill excess fees
• Create invoices for work performed by attorneys and paralegals in accordance with established Firm guidelines and client directives
• Thoroughly review case management system to ensure accurate billing of work completed
• Prepare invoices for submission to clients by reviewing and attaching necessary supporting documents such as third party receipts, bills, court filings, fee approvals
• Communicate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure timely and accurate billing
• Assist in resolving billing inquiries and issues
• Maintain detailed, accurate and up to date billing records
• Review and prioritize unbilled fees and costs based on case activity and client deadlines
• Work independently on assigned workload but also be able to collaborate with team members
• Assist managers with other billing, A / R and A / P tasks as needed

Requirements

Compensation / Benefits

We offer a compensation package that will be commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401k and gym / fitness membership reimbursement.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@friedmanvartolo.com to request an accommodations.

Location

Philadelphia, PA office.