Billing Coordinator in Melbourne

Shape your future with DLA Piper. Joining our Billing team is the gateway to an exciting career in the legal sector. We’ve redefined the role of Billing Coordinator by challenging the status quo and investing in your future. This is your chance to build a rewarding, varied career that thrives on responsibility and is central to the success of our firm.

As a Billing Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our business, supporting Partners and Fee Earners with critical billing activities. You will manage the end-to-end billing process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction. This role is essential to hitting revenue and cash targets and offers exposure to complex, high-value matters.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and approve invoices, manage reconciliations, and resolve billing queries promptly.
• Act as the main contact for billing-related issues, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
• Collaborate with Legal Administration and Finance teams to maintain smooth processes and client satisfaction.
• Oversee WIP reviews, write-offs, and reporting to help Partners manage lock-up and improve efficiency.
• Assist with e-billing, multi-payer matters, and coordination with global offices for complex billing needs.
• Support service-to-cash activities, validate matter setup details, and ensure adherence to credit policies.
• Contribute to process improvements and share workloads.

About you:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling client data.
• Analytical mindset with experience in reporting and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing processes.
• Previous experience in billing or accounting (legal/professional services preferred).
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Concur, e-billing platforms, and Excel skills is a plus.

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Agile Working: We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

Pre-Engagement Screening: In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.

Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.

We’re redefining what an international law firm can be. With a unique global network and an unparalleled range of expertise, this is where you’ll work on the cases that shape the world and will define your career.

Staying in touch with like-minded people is important to us. Our Talent Community provides unique access to our firm so you can discover why we are a different kind of law firm.

We pride ourselves on the extraordinary impact we make beyond the borders of traditional law. That’s only possible because of the skills our business professionals bring and the environment we create to let them thrive. See where your skills could take you.