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The Billing Specialist is an integral part of Latham's Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the billing process and performing billing duties with varying levels of complexity, while preparing invoices for finalization in line with internal and external regulations and legislation, including ValueAdded Tax (VAT), Solicitors' Accounts Rules under the Criminal Finances Act, and applicable money laundering regulations. This role will be located in our New York, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, Boston, or Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and analyzing client billing requests
• Creating, editing, and submitting bills in accordance with firm and client requirements, reviewing proformas, handling corrections, and coordinating ebilling
• Ensuring successful delivery of invoices and coordinating with revenue and ebilling teams to resolve rejections and reductions
• Generating and reviewing proformas from 3E for informational and billing purposes
• Utilizing computerized billing and payable software modules to complete billing processes, research issues, and provide information to customers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels within an organization
• Possess the ability to manage your workload and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines
• Exhibit strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably
• Prior experience in a professional services environment, preferably
• Experience using financial systems, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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