Morrison Foerster LLP, an Am Law 50 law firm with 18 offices worldwide, has an opening for a Billings & Collections Coordinator within our Financial Operations department in our London office.

The Opportunity 

It's an exciting time to join MoFo's fast-paced Financial Operations team!

• Produce and distribute monthly WIP & AR report to assigned London Partners.
• Distribute monthly prebills.
• Review and process billing documentation according to attorney instructions and department procedures.
• Apply established and developed knowledge of UK Customs & Excise Invoice regulations, Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SAR) and VAT regulations.
• Review prebilling documents for special billing arrangements and obtain necessary documentation if arrangements are not reflected on prebill; ensure effective and detailed information flow within department and internal clients.
• Review rates, addresses, billing currency and other components of prebills for accuracy to avoid later corrections.
• Review final bills to ensure data integrity.
• Proactively manage e-billing submissions including new timekeepers, rejections, reductions, delayed payments.
• Prepare, submit and track e-billing progression via various e-billing systems.
• Proactively manage and follow up on aged A/R.
• Responsible for collection activity for assigned Billing Attorneys and provide support on other collection items as required. 

Ideal Candidate       

• Minimum two years of law firm billing experience, preferably in a large law firm.
• Strong technology skills in MS Office products such as Word and Excel.
• Experience using 3E desirable.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels within and outside the firm.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment demonstrating reliability, dependability and flexibility is essential.
• Excellent organizational, process, and follow-through skills.  Ability to prepare accurate, highly detailed work product.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently.  Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of work responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
• Ability to anticipate issues, assess information, and provide responsive solutions.
• High client service ethic and a proven record in delivering exemplary client satisfaction to external and internal clients.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.

Who We Are

At Morrison Foerster, our culture is defined by our deeds. We’re passionate about what we do. We’re equally passionate about how we do it. We resist hierarchies and operate within a model of respect — for our colleagues, their ideas, and the differences that make us stronger. We encourage you to learn more about who we are, and what we do.

Should you find you’re ready to do the best work of your life, we encourage you to let us know!