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Overview:
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Revenue Cycle Operations department in our Chicago office, as a Coordinator: Billing.
The Coordinator supports the Firm’s invoicing cycle through execution of administrative and clerical tasks. Key responsibilities include editing documents, performing process steps, generating reports, disseminating information, contributing to projects and other assignments. Critical position requirements are accurate and timely work and team and service mindsets.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Performs edits to draft client invoices and other tasks throughout the invoice preparation process
- Generates and disseminates billing information and correspondence
- Prepares and distributes client reports and information
- Maintains spreadsheets and tracks results and activities
- Supports departmental initiatives and projects
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Certifications: Associates degree in a related field, preferred
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience: Minimum of one year of professional experience, preferred
Technical Skills: Technological savviness, required
Microsoft suite, required
Strong ability to quickly learn software applications, required
Performance Traits: Meticulous, accurate and timely work
Innate customer service, team and excellence orientations
Committed to following through and meeting deadlines
Polished communication skills
Passionate and inquisitive
The typical pay scale for this position is between $61,000 and $81,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Overview:
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Revenue Cycle Operations department in our Chicago office, as a Coordinator: Billing.
The Coordinator supports the Firm’s invoicing cycle through execution of administrative and clerical tasks. Key responsibilities include editing documents, performing process steps, generating reports, disseminating information, contributing to projects and other assignments. Critical position requirements are accurate and timely work and team and service mindsets.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Performs edits to draft client invoices and other tasks throughout the invoice preparation process
- Generates and disseminates billing information and correspondence
- Prepares and distributes client reports and information
- Maintains spreadsheets and tracks results and activities
- Supports departmental initiatives and projects
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Certifications: Associates degree in a related field, preferred
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience: Minimum of one year of professional experience, preferred
Technical Skills: Technological savviness, required
Microsoft suite, required
Strong ability to quickly learn software applications, required
Performance Traits: Meticulous, accurate and timely work
Innate customer service, team and excellence orientations
Committed to following through and meeting deadlines
Polished communication skills
Passionate and inquisitive
The typical pay scale for this position is between $61,000 and $81,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Which legal companies in Illinois sponsor work visas?
Major Chicago law firms like Kirkland & Ellis, Sidley Austin, Baker McKenzie, and Winston & Strawn frequently sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for international attorneys. Corporate legal departments at Boeing (Chicago), Abbott (North Chicago), and Caterpillar (Peoria) also sponsor visas for in-house counsel roles. Government agencies in Springfield occasionally sponsor for specialized legal positions.
How to find legal visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Use Migrate Mate to browse legal positions specifically filtered for Illinois employers who sponsor work visas. The platform shows verified sponsorship opportunities at Chicago law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. You can filter by visa type, experience level, and specific practice areas to find relevant positions throughout the state.
What visa types are most common for legal jobs in Illinois?
H-1B visas are most common for attorney positions at large law firms and corporate legal departments. O-1 visas are used for attorneys with exceptional achievements in specialized areas like international law or intellectual property. TN visas work for Canadian and Mexican lawyers in certain roles. L-1 visas are common for international law firm transfers to Chicago offices.
Which Illinois cities have the most legal visa sponsorship opportunities?
Chicago dominates with international law firms downtown and corporate headquarters in the Loop and suburbs like Schaumburg. Springfield offers government legal positions with state agencies. Peoria has corporate legal roles at companies like Caterpillar. Rock Island and smaller cities have fewer opportunities but may sponsor for specialized government or corporate counsel positions.
What are the prevailing wage requirements for legal roles in Illinois?
Illinois legal positions must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage standards, which vary significantly by role and location. Chicago attorney positions typically require higher prevailing wages than downstate roles. Large law firms generally exceed prevailing wage requirements easily, while smaller firms and government positions need careful wage analysis to ensure compliance with sponsorship requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored legal jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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