About Us:
Harness IP is an elite intellectual property boutique law firm ranked in the top ten patent law firms in the U.S. The work we do for our clients is cutting-edge and essential to bringing inventions to market and protecting valuable intellectual property.
Summary:
This position is responsible for compiling, managing, and executing IP attorney team billing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare daily client billing in a fast-paced setting. This entails running draft invoices, dispersing to attorneys and IP Assistants, researching questions, processing the edits received and finalizing invoices.
- E-billing invoices as needed and following up to ensure a successful submission.
- Track trust balances and apply to invoices.
- Track draft invoices ensuring all are returned from the attorney/admins in a timely manner.
- Prepare invoice summaries and reports that align with invoices. (Microsoft Excel skills are a must, Microsoft Access skills are a plus).
- Reconcile anticipated cost items to ensure proper posting to various GL accounts.
- Monitor client WIP, which includes reviewing and verifying the accuracy of billing and supporting documentation, as required, and ensuring strict confidentiality at all times.
- Perform additional accounting functions, assist with other billing tasks, as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned depending on workload.
Qualifications:
- High-level attention to detail, superior analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and ability to communicate concisely.
- Strong “sense of urgency” and client-service focus.
- Self-starter with ability to work with high-energy and minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and an ability to efficiently learn firm accounting and legal technology applications.
- Proficiency in MS Access preferred.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in related field is preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience handling billing for IP attorneys or related billing experience required.