Legal Biller

Greenberg Traurig London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig LLP in London seeks a Professional Billing Specialist to manage and process client invoices for a designated practice group. You will work with three Legal Billers within the Accounts team, aiming for a 1-2 day month-end close and contributing to mid-year and year-end collection drives.

The role requires strong VAT knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Legal Billing within a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional manner.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare and review client invoices.
• Process invoices using the pre-bill viewer and edit as required.
• Handle high-volume billing around collection drives (mid-year and year-end).
• Liaise with Billing Attorneys on lockup and with e-billing team for reconciliation.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting on billing statistics and streamline processes.
• Support annual audits and cover billing for other practice groups as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Process improvement mindset

VAT knowledge

Billing software proficiency

Tools

Aderant

Job description

Hours

9:30 am to 5:30 pm (with flexibility subject to the needs of the business)

Department(s)

Accounts

Location

London

Job Level

Billing and Collections Specialist

Position Title

Legal Biller

Reports To

Finance Manager

The Business

Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 3,100 lawyers in 51 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT's London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 170 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients. Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues. Core practices include Corporate & M&A, Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring & Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, and International Arbitration, supported by our wide-ranging experience in complementary areas such as Tax, Regulatory, Commercial, Energy, Infrastructure, Employment, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection. Reflective of London's multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including life sciences, industrials, automotive, real estate, financial services, retail, sports, media, and communications, as well as financial sponsors and private capital. Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025. In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT.

The Role

Working alongside three Legal Billers and the wider Accounts team, this role will take responsibility for managing and processing lockup and client billing for a designated practice group in the London office, working to a 1-2 day month end billing close. The role will also be responsible for assisting with the mid-year and year-end Collection Drives by consulting with Billing Attorneys to ensure accuracy of WIP and Accounts Receivable balances. You will be expected to demonstrate a keen eye for detail, build effective relationships across the business, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. A proactive approach to process improvement is encouraged. This role requires a solid understanding of VAT and SRA accounting rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare and review client invoices.
• Process invoices using Pre-bill viewer where necessary and edit the same.
• Process a high volume of bills, particularly around Collection Drive time (mid-year and year-end).
• Liaise with Billing Attorneys regarding lockup.
• Liaise with the e-billing team and reconcile client billing portals.
• Review billing documentation and billing requirements.
• Keep good order of invoice folders and internal documentation.
• Respond to billing-related emails and requests promptly.
• Carry out ad-hoc reporting requests on billing statistics and look for ways to streamline and diarise regular client billing reports.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Provide billing cover in other practice groups on annual leave and absence days.
• Assist with annual audits (Statutory, SRA and Internal).
• Ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities as required.

Experience, Skills And Qualifications

• Significant experience in Legal Billing, working within a law firm.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude.
• Excellent team player and ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Proficiency in legal billing software (e.g. Aderant or similar) and Windows-based programmes.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work autonomously.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional manner and presentation.
• Highly motivated, self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• VAT knowledge.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Collection experience in a US law firm desirable but not essential.
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.