Strategic Legal Billing Senior Coordinator (DC)

Latham & Watkins LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability保险

401k plan

11 paid holidays per year

23 days PTO in first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Coordinator - Legal Billing to manage the revenue lifecycle for a group of billing attorneys, ensuring compliance and delivering efficient, commercially focused services.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting, 3+ years in a law firm setting, and 5+ years of cumulative experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a law firm setting.
• Minimum of five years of cumulative professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the revenue lifecycle for billing attorneys or matters, ensuring compliance with applicable court requirements and filing deadlines.
• Serve as trusted adviser and main contact, maintaining strong internal and external client relationships, and influencing billing outcomes.
• Establish frequent communication with billing attorneys, attorney support, and stakeholders to discuss WIP and AR, determine actions, and reduce inventory days.
• Ensure compliance of all processes and systems with VAT, Solicitors' Accounts Rules, AML regulations, and mitigate related risk.
• Mentor Revenue Operations team members to provide high-quality, punctual service and support team development.
• Promote best practice for matter maintenance to convert WIP to cash, open/close matters timely, and manage inventory; advise on write-offs with rationale.
• Protect highly sensitive, confidential, privileged information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Coordinator - Legal Billing to manage the revenue lifecycle for a group of billing attorneys, ensuring compliance and delivering efficient, commercially focused services.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting, 3+ years in a law firm setting, and 5+ years of cumulative experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.