Billing Coordinator

Role overview

DLA Piper is looking for a Billing Coordinator to join its Perth team and play a key part in the firm’s legal finance operations. This position sits close to Partners and Fee Earners and is designed for someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role with responsibility, accuracy, and client service at its core. The role covers the full billing cycle and contributes directly to revenue collection, cash performance, and the handling of high-value, complex matters.

What you will do

• Draft, check, and approve invoices, complete reconciliations, and quickly address billing questions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for billing matters while ensuring work stays aligned with firm policies and accuracy standards.
• Work with Legal Administration and Finance colleagues to keep billing workflows efficient and clients satisfied.
• Handle WIP reviews, write-offs, and related reporting to help Partners monitor lock-up and improve performance.
• Assist with e-billing, multi-payer matters, and coordination with international offices where billing is more complex.
• Support service-to-cash activities, verify matter setup information, and follow credit policy requirements.
• Help improve processes and contribute to workload sharing across the team.

What we are looking for

• Careful, detail-focused approach when working with client and billing information.
• Strong analytical ability with experience in reporting and solving problems.
• Clear communication and a collaborative working style.
• Good time management, including the ability to prioritise tasks and adjust to changing processes.
• Prior exposure to billing or accounting, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, Concur, e-billing tools, and advanced Excel usage would be advantageous.

About the firm

DLA Piper is a global law firm supporting clients across jurisdictions and sectors. The firm focuses on innovation in legal service delivery and works across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific on cross-border matters, major transactions, and complex disputes.

Inclusion and accessibility

The firm places strong emphasis on inclusion and welcomes people with different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of identifying. It encourages applications from all talented candidates, regardless of background or circumstance, and aims to provide an environment where everyone can thrive. Reasonable adjustments and support can be arranged during recruitment to create an accessible experience.

Additional information

Where permitted by local law, relevant pre-engagement screening checks may be completed before the first working day.