Client Billing Compliance Analyst

About the role

O'Melveny, a global law firm, is seeking a Client Billing Compliance Analyst for its Dallas, Los Angeles, Newport Beach or New York office. The role reviews clients' Outside Counsel Guidelines and time and cost entries to ensure compliance with client billing requirements, and acts as a liaison between clients and partners to keep the billing process efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Review time and cost entries so that narratives comply with client billing guidelines and expenses meet allowable requirements.
• Review Outside Counsel Guidelines and prepare concise summaries for all timekeepers assigned to each client.
• Identify potential compliance issues and help resolve them before they affect billing.
• Monitor billing inventory regularly, including short-pays and appeals, to meet deadlines and shorten the billing and collections cycle.
• Serve as a liaison among clients, partners and assistants to resolve issues and ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop, customize and coordinate best-practice procedures for an efficient billing process, and coordinate internal staff and client personnel.
• Prepare reports, summaries and analyses as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3-5 years of law firm e-billing, appeals or collections experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of legal billing practices, client guidelines and industry best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and multitasking skills.
• Experience with various e-billing platforms; experience with the eBilling Hub is preferred.

The stated salary range for California and New York is $80,000-$100,000, depending on experience, qualifications and location. Applications are made through the firm's online application form.