The roleWe are hiring a Billing Assistant into the Legal Administration team in our Dubai office.In many of our offices, \'Hubs\' have transformed how PA services are delivered; with team members sharing the workload. Hubs also provide opportunities for developing a broader range of skills for pursuing a defined career path, networking and knowledge-sharing.This role sits within the CERE Hub working closely with the PA and Finance teams.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking responsibility to ensure work is undertaken in the most appropriate way to maximise efficiency
• Managing expectations in terms of deadlines and outcome of tasks assigned
• Client take-on and opening of matters in iManage
• Processing invoices and simple expense claims
• Develop expertise in the firms complex billing system, processes and key client billing requirements
• Understanding the end-to-end billing process including creating standard bills, disbursements, amending narratives and raising credit notes
• Document and share client billing requirements with PA team
• Work closely with credit control team to resolve billing reversals, client queries and keep track of provision of invoices to clients
• Ensure urgent billing requests are promptly communicated to the appropriate PA and fee earners
• Be a flexible team member who provides billing guidance and assistance to different areas of the business
• Ensure clear and concise record keeping relating to billing tasks undertaken and correct filing of tasks and supporting materials (e.g. email instructions / discussions)

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience using SAP - essential
• Previous experience within a professional services environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite in particular advanced Excel experience
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 6 and above or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Flexible approach to working practices in order to meet business needs
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, personable and approachable
• Adaptable and flexible approach
• Conscientious and diligent
• Remains calm under pressure
• Eager to learn and develop skills
• Adopt a can do attitude

ABOUT US
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.OUR VALUES
In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive - we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone's voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that's why we actively seek to build balanced teams. 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.HYBRID 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 and where relevant, 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 work-related references.4694 | United Arab Emirates | Dubai

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