Remote Narrative Proofreader (Legal Services)

The Billing Narrative proofreader is responsible for all aspects of accuracy and consistency of billing narratives as well as ensuring proper coding of entries and compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines. This position will need to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external law firm contributors and will require fluent writing and editing of legal billing content to ensure full compliance and payment of legal invoices. The role serves as an advisor that is responsible for independently assessing the validity of billing entries based on Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), payment history, and client interactions. 

Schedule: 8:30am - 5pm or 8am - 5pm EST 

(* denotes an “essential function”)

• *Proofread complex legal billing narratives to ensure consistency, spelling, dictation, syntax, punctuation, and grammar

• *Review and edit time entries to ensure proper coding, billing rates, compliance with OCG (Outside Client Guidelines) and missing time

• *Proactively follow-up with timekeepers and their assistants when necessary

• *Ensure client specific needs are met, (i.e., electronic billing processes, alternative billing arrangements) while confirming internal firm policies and procedures are appropriately implemented and enforced.

• Compare documents against originals to ensure an accurate translation.

• Review cross references, and defined terms for accuracy

• Check handwritten revisions/electronic red lines against working draft to ensure all corrections are made accurately

• Conduct separate checks for format, text accuracy and statistical data

• Ensure that the content of the invoice is accurate, clear and complete and that the material is organized logically

• Communicate with law firm and clients to ensure consistency, accuracy and speed in the billing process.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality

• Ability to work in a team fostered environment

• Ability to work in multi-tasked environment.

• Ability to prioritize and organize work.