Summary
Join World Business Lenders (WBL), a 100% remote U.S.-based company, as a Legal Billing Management Team Lead. In this fast-paced role, you will oversee the control of legal invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies. You will lead a team, act as the primary contact for law firms, negotiate with vendors, and prepare reports for senior management. The position requires previous legal billing experience, a relevant degree, and strong organizational and communication skills. Compensation is dependent on experience, and the position offers 11 paid holidays and 100% remote work.
Requirements
- Previous experience in legal billing is mandatory, preferably in the US
- Degree in Law, Business Administration, or Finance
- Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and computer skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office, Power BI and Adobe applications
- Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally
Responsibilities
- Lead a team responsible for review and approval of legal billing invoices to ensure compliance with company policies and negotiated fee arrangements
- Act as the primary point of contact for law firms regarding billing inquiries, discrepancies, and clarifications
- Request billing projections and forecasts for ongoing cases to facilitate financial planning and budgeting
- Negotiate discounts, payment terms, and other financial adjustments with law firms and external vendors
- Prepare detailed reports on legal billing expenditures, trends, and cost-saving opportunities for senior management
- Ensure the legal billing system is updated and accurate
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency in legal billing management
- Audit legal invoices to ensure alignment with the respective engagement letter and litigation tracking reports
- Monitor and report financial information received from law firms
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in legal billing is mandatory, preferably in the US
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holiday Days per year
- 100% Remote Working