Billing Specialist

About the role

The Billing Specialist plays a crucial role in managing client invoices and supporting attorneys and legal staff with billing-related tasks. The position requires strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Edit prebills to facilitate time and disbursement transfers, time splits, on account transfers, time adjustments, and disbursement adjustments.
• Print, sort, and distribute prebills to billing attorneys for review.
• Create drafts and finalize computerized invoices for attorneys' approval.
• Maintain client billing addresses and ensure accuracy and timeliness of information.
• Enter exemptions for billing and monitor their status through month-end.
• Manage and approve write-offs and monthly exemptions for billing.
• Input and update alternate rates in the accounting system.
• Provide billing statistics to attorneys and legal staff using Excel spreadsheets.
• Contact attorneys and legal support staff to address billing issues and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients and internal departments to resolve billing inquiries and gather feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of law firm billing experience.
• Previous Aderant/CMS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and technologies.

Skills

• Clear communication in both written and oral forms.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to represent the department positively.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-management and independent work capabilities.

Benefits

The firm complies with applicable workplace mandates regarding Covid-19 and adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy. Compensation is based on position, location, market, education, training, and experience.

Pay

$50,000.00 - $85,000.00

Schedule

Hybrid and in-office work arrangements are available.