Senior Legal Billing Coordinator

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett seeks a Senior Billing Coordinator to manage and execute attorney billing with minimal supervision. The role involves interfacing with attorneys, staff and clients, processing high volumes of bills, editing pre-bills, and applying retainer funds.

Proficiency in MS Office and 3E is required. The candidate should have 3–5 years of billing experience in a large law firm, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of billing experience in a large law firm.
• Ability to present information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, and 3E or similar billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with attorneys, secretaries, clients and staff regarding billing matters.
• Compile, analyze and process a high volume of attorney bills to clients monthly.
• Review and edit pre-bills per requests; apply retainer/on-account funds as directed.
• Process write-offs according to firm policy and execute complex bills including discounts.
• Submit invoices electronically and assist with bill resolution as required.

Skills

Billing experience

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Deadline orientation

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

3E Billing

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett seeks a Senior Billing Coordinator to manage and execute attorney billing with minimal supervision. The role involves interfacing with attorneys, staff and clients, processing high volumes of bills, editing pre-bills, and applying retainer funds.

Proficiency in MS Office and 3E is required. The candidate should have 3–5 years of billing experience in a large law firm, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.