Billing Proofreader

<div><span>This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a <b>Billing Proofreader </b>to join our team in our <b>Seattle, Portland, Anchorage, San Francisco, or Los Angeles </b>offices.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. </span><span> </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">This position is responsible for proofreading billing invoices and memos as well as coordinating corrections with billing specialists, and other tasks as assigned.</span></div><div> </div><div>At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.</div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">On a typical day you will: </span></strong></div><ul style="margin-top: 0.0px;"><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Proofread and edit final billing invoices before attorneys/secretaries send to clients </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Maintain ability to meet billing cycle deadlines </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Review time entries for consistency with firm timekeeping style guide </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Review invoices to confirm that attorney edits have been made correctly on the final invoice </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Convert and distribute PDF invoices quickly and accurately </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Mail and/or email invoices to clients </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Maintain and independently manage a spreadsheet of attorney and client preferences </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Maintain all monthly paper and electronic filing pertaining to invoicing and handle records storage </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Alternate posting of cash with the billing specialists </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Backup billing specialist when needed </span></li><li><span style="line-height: 130.0%;">Provide assistance on various projects to billing specialists and supervisor, as needed</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Join us if you have:</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0.0px;"><li><span>Associate's Degree Certificate in Editing, preferred </span></li><li><span>Accurate keyboard skills and familiarity with accounting software (preferably Aderant Expert) and processes </span></li><li><span>Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel </span></li><li><span>Exceptionally high level of attention to detail </span></li><li><span>Strong proficiency in language and writing (spelling and grammar) </span></li><li><span>Ability to understand and execute assignments with minimal direction </span></li><li><span>Ability to manage workflow independently and complete monthly assigned tasks </span></li><li><span>Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing in a professional, courteous manner </span></li><li><span>Provide excellent customer service to internal clients </span></li><li><span>Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, service environment</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Who We Are</span></strong></p><div>Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.</div><div> </div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">What’s in it For You?</span></strong></p><div>DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:</div><ul style="margin-top: 0.0px;"><li>Choice of health and vision insurance plans</li><li>2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work</li><li>Dental plan</li><li>Fertility and adoption benefit</li><li>Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Retirement contribution</li></ul><div> </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;line-height: normal;">This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.</div><p> </p><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"><b><span>Washington State  </span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"><span>The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $69,000 to $74,000 ($35.38 to $37.95 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program.  For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"><b><span> </span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"><b><span>California</span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"><span>The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $67,000 to $73,000 ($34.36 to $37.44 hourly); and in San Francisco is $77,000 to $83,000 ($39.49 to $42.56 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs are also available.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"><b><span> </span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;line-height: normal;"><i>Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:</i><a href="https://www.dwt.com/dei"><b><i>www.dwt.com/dei</i></b></a>. <i> </i><b><span> </span></b></div><div><br><i>Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email </i><a href="mailto:humanresources_confidential@dwt.com"><i>humanresources_confidential@dwt.com</i></a><i>.  </i></div><div> </div><div>#LI-AF1</div>