Legal Billing Management Supervisor - Santiago ,Panama

About World Business Lenders (WBL)

World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding.

WBL is a U.S.-based company with a 100% remote workforce. 

The job requires excellent oral and written command of the English language. Resumes must be submitted in English.

In a fast-paced, high-expectation, results-oriented environment, the Legal Billing Management Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the control of legal invoices, including tracking, reconciliation, and timely processing of payments to external law firms.

• Lead a team responsible for review and approval of legal billing invoices to ensure compliance with company policies and negotiated fee arrangements.

• Act as the primary point of contact for law firms regarding billing inquiries, discrepancies, and clarifications.

• Request billing projections and forecasts for ongoing cases to facilitate financial planning and budgeting.

• Negotiate discounts, payment terms, and other financial adjustments with law firms and external vendors.

• Prepare detailed reports on legal billing expenditures, trends, and cost-saving opportunities for senior management.

• Ensure the legal billing system is updated and accurate.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency in legal billing management.

• Audit legal invoices to ensure alignment with the respective engagement letter and litigation tracking reports.

• Monitor and report financial information received from law firms.

• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in legal billing is mandatory, preferably in the US.

• Degree in Law, Business Administration, or Finance.

• Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and computer skills.

• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office, Power BI and Adobe applications.

• Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally.

• CONTRACT / CONSULTANCY POSITION
• Compensation: DOE
• 11 Paid Holiday Days per year
• 100% Remote Working
• USD Salary