Billing Rates Specialist *Hybrid - Dallas*

About the role

The Billing Rate Specialist supports the coordination of tasks and processes related to client fee agreements, including documenting, tracking, and monitoring in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying non-standard rate agreements and capturing key information to support communications and processes related to rate agreement expiration dates.
• Maintain and update client master files to accurately reflect negotiated rate agreements, including commencement and expiration dates and other relevant terms.
• Support the annual exception rate review process and assist in coordinating rate changes throughout the year under supervision.
• Update timekeeper rate changes as requested and assist with revaluing unbilled time. Communicate changes to attorneys, legal staff, and internal teams as directed.
• Respond to rate-related inquiries from attorneys, legal staff, and business service teams in a professional manner.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of rates experience in legal environment, Big 4 firm, or other highly-regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Basic technical and analytical skills; motivated to seek answers and solutions.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and propose solutions with guidance.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with industry billing and collection software (Aderant experience a plus but not required).

Skills

• Basic technical and analytical skills.
• Proactive identification and solution-seeking abilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with industry billing and collection software.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$28-$34/hourly

Schedule

3 days/week on-site in Dallas (75201)