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 at one 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 address billing inquiries from attorneys and clients.
• Coordinate appeals for rejected invoices and address billing disputes and discrepancies.
• Provide client accruals, status updates, and budgets upon request, communicate with attorneys, clients, or staff regarding billing questions, and maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters.
• 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.
• Manage numerous tasks and complete them within designated time deadlines, and assist with other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent work experience, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of prior experience with legal billing and client invoicing.
• Knowledge or prior use of Elite 3E.
• Experience with electronic billing processes and procedures, especially 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, particularly 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 interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, if needed.

Benefits

Employees receive competitive compensation commensurate with skill and experience, with salary ranges varying by state and jurisdiction. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan program, and more.