Williams & Connolly LLP has an opening for a Legal Assistant/Billing Specialist responsible for providing support on all aspects of the billing cycle for a senior partner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work closely with the senior partner''s current Legal Assistant and the Accounting Department billing team to ensure accurate and timely billing for both hard copy and electronic billing matters. Review, edit, and distribute pre-bills to billing attorneys responsible for leading the billing on particular matters. Apply firm and client specific billing guidelines to ensure matter engagement letter compliance. Assist in implementing and maintaining electronic billing for specific clients, including establishing and maintaining e-billing rates and assisting billing attorneys in submitting timekeeper rate tables for approval. Partner with attorneys to handle client billing inquiries by researching factual issues, determining the status of the issues, taking required actions and responding in an accurate and timely manner. Review and verify the accuracy of billing and supporting expense documentation as required, including but not limited to gathering and reconciling airline, hotel, and meals receipts and related expenses. Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, clients, legal assistants, and billing team in a collaborative environment. Provide back-up support and work closely with the senior partner''s current Legal Assistant to provide coverage as needed.