Legal Assistant

FERGUSON•Newport News, VA

4d•$18 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. The Legal Assistant Invoicing supports the Legal Department by managing outside counsel invoices and ensuring compliance with billing guidelines. This role will work closely with outside counsel, paralegals and their accounting staff to assist with legal billing on our matter management platform. This role requires customer service and organizational skills between outside counsel and in-house stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate processing of legal expenses. This is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule.

Requirements

Strong communication, including writing, speaking and active listening
Great customer service skills, including interpersonal conversation
Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices
High attention to detail and accuracy
Basic math skills
Organization, time management and prioritization abilities
Ability to be discreet and maintain the confidentiality of legal matters
Effective computer skills to input to use account management software in a timely and efficient manner

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and close legal matters in the matter management platform in coordination with internal partners and outside counsel
Collaborating with outside counsel, and other team members to resolve invoicing inconsistencies and errors
Audit time entries and expenses for accuracy and adherence to agreed-upon rates
Oversee all legal invoices from matter creating to closure consistent with Company payments terms, requirements and processes
Generate reports on legal spend and matter activity
Manage service of process for legal matters