Billing Clerk

Billing Clerk (Trade Marks)

• Take ownership of end-to-end billing for a dedicated portfolio of Trade Marks clients
• Develop strong working relationships with fee earners and clients
• Join a top tier firm offering stability and long-term career development

About the role

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join our highly regarded Intellectual Property team in Melbourne, supporting Partner, Bill Ladas and the wider Trade Marks practice.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity ideally suited to someone with a strong interest in billing and financial administration within a professional services environment.

In this position, you will take primary responsibility for billing across a dedicated portfolio of Trade Marks clients. You will work closely with Bill Ladas and the team to ensure accurate, timely invoicing while maintaining a high level of client service.

Your responsibilities will include

• Managing end-to-end billing for your own client portfolio
• Preparing and issuing invoices in line with client requirements
• Liaising with fee earners to ensure accurate time recording and billing practices
• Monitoring WIP and assisting with billing forecasts
• Responding to client queries relating to invoices
• Supporting general practice management and administrative tasks as required

While this role is predominantly billing-focused, there will also be some involvement in traditional practice assistant duties to support the broader team when needed.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a billing or finance administration role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment
• Experience with Elite3E or similar is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive and team-oriented approach
• Experience within Intellectual Property or Trade Marks is advantageous but not essential

Please note: this role is not open to students. If you're currently studying, we encourage you to explore our early careers opportunities.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We've been part of Australia's story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It's a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at ***email_hidden***

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [email protected]