Job Description

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Purpose of the Role
The Coordinator, Practice Group Billing will be expected to efficiently process pre-bills and final billings for the Intellectual Property Practice Group.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role are:Final billings on a monthly/quarterly or on-request basis, including: + Process and edit pre-bills
+ Input changes to pre-bills in IP Progress/CMS
+ Finalize and post pre-bills
+ Prepare final bills for lawyer's approval
+ Submit final bills to clients or process by E-billing team
Transfer and delete time/disbursements according to lawyers' instructions and Firm guidelines/billing procedures Proactively monitor and review billing system to ensure that client data is kept current and accurate Train new hires on billing process and procedures Provide backup to other Practice Group Billing Coordinators as required Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies3+ years related experience in billing/accounting in a law firm or professional services environment, ideally with some exposure to IP law Understanding of accounting theory Proficient understanding of E-billing technical requirements and processes, and the billing process Ability to work as a team member under minimal supervision Good organization skills and ability to work under time pressure Excellent attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proficiency in oral and written bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset Available to work overtime to meet month end and year end deadlines

Description du poste
La personne retenue devra traiter efficacement les factures preliminaires et finales du groupe de pratique Propriete intellectuelle.
Principales attributionsTraiter les factures finales chaque mois, chaque trimestre et sur demande : + Traiter et corriger les factures preliminaires
+ Modifier les factures preliminaires dans IP Progress/CMS
+ Finaliser les factures preliminaires et les envoyer
+ Preparer les factures finales aux fins d'approbation par l'avocate
+ Envoyer les factures finales aux clients ou a l'equipe chargee de la facturation electronique
Transferer et supprimer les heures/debours selon les consignes des avocates et les directives et procedures de facturation du cabinet. Surveiller de facon proactive le systeme de facturation pour s'assurer que les donnees des clients demeurent exactes et a jour. Former les recrues sur les processus de facturation. Preter main-forte aux autres coordonnateurrices de la facturation au besoin. Executer d'autres taches au besoin.

Principales exigencesAu moins 3 ans d'experience en facturation/comptabilite au sein d'un cabinet juridique ou dans le milieu des services professionnels; connaissance du droit de la propriete intellectuelle, un atout Comprehension de la theorie comptable Maitrise des exigences techniques et des processus de facturation electronique et standard Capacite a travailler en equipe sous supervision minimale Bon sens de l'organisation et capacite a travailler sous pression Grand souci du detail Maitrise des logiciels de la suite Office (dont Word, Excel et Outlook) et d'Adobe Acrobat Excellentes aptitudes au chapitre des communications et des relations interpersonnelles Bilinguisme parle et ecrit (francais et anglais), un atout Disponibilite pour faire des heures supplementaires afin de respecter les echeances de fin de mois et de fin d'annee

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.
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