Billing Assistant - Law Firm

About the role

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system fosters an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service. Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Client Services Lawyers (CSL), legal secretaries, and others to ensure timely billing and collection
• Monitor unbilled time
• Generate proformas
• Generate draft bills
• Confirm bills conform to billing arrangements
• Perform manual calculations
• Prepare write-up/write-down forms and obtain approvals
• Prepare bill reports, fee and disbursement summary and prepare final bill
• Communicate with clients to resolve billing/collection issues
• Collaborate with CSLs on engagement letters
• Maintain client billing folders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Elite or Aderant experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel

Pay

The starting salary range for this Chicago position is $65,000 – $75,000.

Benefits

Jones Day offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; Personal Assistance Program; 401(k) Retirement; Disability, and Life, Accident and Business Travel insurance; Life insurance, Backup Care and Tutoring for Dependents.