[Hiring] IP Bill Review Specialist @Fish & Richardson

Role Description

Join Fish’s Minneapolis or Dallas teams in our fast-paced Accounting Department as an IP Bill Review Specialist. This role is part of The Hub, Fish’s remote-first group of professionals. Hub employees work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence.

• Accurately process bills according to firm and client guidelines.
• Proof billing sheets, review and edit bills within firm systems.
• Ensure all client specific billing notes are followed by mandatory deadlines.
• Utilize various databases to track drafts (missing, returned, processed).
• Identify cancellation types and update unique billing instructions for clients.
• Receive, properly process/code, and forward invoices according to firm and department requirements.
• Assist with inquiries from legal staff, paralegals, accounting and/or client(s) regarding invoices.
• Review and respond to team inquiries regarding billing and e-billing issues.
• Support team as first escalation point for billing issues and provide recommendations to leadership for resolution.
• Maintain good public relations and observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience of administrative support in a professional office environment; experience within a legal firm is preferred.
• Experience with billing and/or invoicing is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple deadlines.
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complete assigned tasks.

Requirements

• This role is remote first with occasional in-office collaboration in the Minneapolis or Dallas office.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care and health and wellness initiatives.
• A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on high levels of employee engagement.
• The estimated starting pay is $23.08 – $28.72 per hour, equivalent to $45,000 – $56,000 annually (based on a 37.5-hour workweek).
• Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications.
• The salary range for this position is consistent across all geographic markets.

Company Description

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Established in 1878, Fish now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives.