Billing Specialist

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations.

Responsibilities

• Aid in initiating and implementing the monthly client billing process, including reviewing and editing proformas, modifying time and cost entries, writing off and down, completing transfers, dividing, and combining timecards, ensuring rates are accurate, and applying available funds to billing.
• Verify the accuracy of billing, compile supporting backup documentation, acquire and maintain proper approval documentation, finalize and distribute invoices, and submit invoices as required.
• Coordinate with attorneys and clients to address billing inquiries, research and respond to billing issues, and resolve disputes and discrepancies.
• Manage client accruals, status updates, and budgets upon request, and communicate with attorneys, clients, or staff as needed.
• Maintain addresses, invoices templates, and e-billing information within the firm's billing system, assist with customized reporting requirements, and manage monthly reports surrounding billing workload.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in legal billing and client invoicing.
• At least two years of relevant experience with legal billing and client invoicing.
• Knowledge or prior use of Elite 3E.
• Experience with electronic billing processes and procedures, particularly eBillingHub.
• Experience with third-party e-billing vendor sites such as Legal Tracker, TyMetrix 360, CounselLink, etc.
• Knowledge of Paperless Proforma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, strong attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, if needed.

Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience, ranging from $56,000 to $114,000 in California, and varying by state and jurisdiction. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a pre-tax flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan program, and more.