Position Title: Legal Billing Assistant (Bookkeeper)
Location: Paramus, NJ
Job Type: Contract – 6 months. Possible conversion to full-time.
Work modality: Hybrid schedule: 3-4 days per week in Paramus, NJ office.
Pay Rate: US$36.43 / hr W-2
Client Info / Who They Are
Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition proudly represents our Client, a global leader in water, waste, and energy management. The client offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. The client helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. The client has approximately 10,000 employees working at over 350 locations across the continent.
Who We Are Looking For / Requirements
Our client is seeking a Legal Billing Assistant to work closely with in-house attorneys, paralegals, and finance staff to ensure (i) the billing process is performed in a timely and accurate manner, (ii) open balances are resolved, (iii) costs remain within requisite budgets, which will involve coordinating budget information with accounting and finance professionals across multiple business units, (iv) monthly accruals are prepared accurately, (v) rate sheets are approved timely, (vi) external auditors receive the necessary support on Legal Department accounting matters and (vi) perform other tasks as directed by Senior Director, Legal Operations.
Key components we are looking for
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- A seasoned professional with 3-5 years of billing experience is desired, preferably in the legal field.
What You Will Do / Responsibilities
In this highly visible role, you’ll be responsible for:
- Knowledge of electronic billing platforms, especially experience with Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker, is a plus.
- The ability to produce and understand data analytics is a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to pay attention to details.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledgeable and proficient with the Microsoft Office Package, specifically, Word, Excel, and Google Workspace (Google Docs and Sheets).
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to make decisions using sound judgment and discretion.
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management.
- Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments.
- Ability to contribute to the Legal Department as a team player.
Perks Of Working With Them / What They Offer
- Competitive Salary.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company 401K plan.
- Strong commitment to individual Professional Development and growth opportunities
- Engaging in team-building events and recognition.
For more information and to express interest, please contact our recruiting team via Email: apply@aandbtalent.com
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Above and Beyond Talent is an equal opportunity employer and staffing firm. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.