FT - Legal Billing Specialist (P3)
WeAssist.io · San Diego, CA · 2 wk ago
Accounting$14k/yrFull-time
About the role
Hiring a Legal Billing Specialist to become the operational backbone of their billing function. As the firm continues to grow, they're looking for someone who can take full ownership of structured, high-volume billing workflows—ensuring everything runs smoothly, accurately, and on time.
Responsibilities
- Billing & Invoicing Execution
- Coordinate monthly billing cycles by confirming time entries across all timekeepers
- Prepare, review, and finalize pre-bills before submission
- Ensure invoices are accurate, compliant, and aligned with client-specific requirements
- Submit invoices on time, following strict billing guidelines and deadlines
- Support reporting and tracking of billing performance metrics
- Insurance Defense Billing
- Process high-volume invoices (350–420/month) with strict adherence to carrier guidelines
- Navigate and manage submissions across multiple e-billing platforms
- Corporate & Transactional Billing
- Handle a mix of recurring and ad hoc billing requests
- Execute urgent, time-sensitive invoices tied to deal closures or settlements
- Manage flat-fee billing arrangements and custom billing structures
- Prioritize effectively between high-volume and urgent transactional work
- Accounts Receivable Support
- Maintain and update AR tracking systems using Excel functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Provide summaries of outstanding issues and upcoming deadlines
- Research invoice statuses through e-billing portals
- Accounts Payable Support
- Manage AP inbox and process incoming expense requests
- Accurately input and code expenses into internal systems
- Ensure all receipts and documentation are properly stored and accessible
- Upload payment data into systems like Bill.com
- Assist with processing and escalating payment requests
- Proven Legal Billing Experience (Required)
- Strong understanding of billing workflows in a legal environment
- Insurance Defense Billing (Highly Preferred)
- Familiarity with carrier rules and e-billing systems
- Detail-Oriented Mindset
- Able to spot inconsistencies and prevent costly errors
- Strong Prioritization Skills
- Comfortable juggling volume and urgency simultaneously
- Independent Operator
- Can learn quickly and execute without constant oversight
- Excel Proficiency
- Experience with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data tracking
- Clear Communicator
- Proactive, responsive, and aligned with team expectations