Legal Billing Manager

Birmingham, AL

About the role

A growing litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Billing Manager to join its team. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and accounting staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely billing while maintaining compliance with client billing guidelines and firm policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, edit, and finalize monthly client invoices
• Generate and distribute pre-bills to attorneys for review and approval
• Review attorney time entries and expenses for accuracy and compliance with client billing guidelines
• Process electronic billing through client e-billing platforms, including LEDES submissions
• Resolve invoice rejections and billing discrepancies promptly
• Coordinate billing edits, write-offs, write-downs, and adjustments with attorneys
• Maintain accurate client and matter billing information within the firm's practice management system
• Respond professionally to attorney and client billing inquiries
• Assist with accounts receivable follow-up by providing invoice support and documentation
• Prepare billing, work-in-progress (WIP), and accounts receivable reports as requested
• Ensure compliance with outside counsel billing guidelines and firm policies
• Support month-end accounting processes and perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of legal billing experience, preferably in a litigation law firm
• Experience with electronic billing platforms such as Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Collaborati, Tymetrix, or similar systems
• Knowledge of LEDES billing formats and outside counsel billing guidelines
• Experience with legal billing software such as ProLaw, Juris, Aderant, Elite, or comparable systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining confidentiality
• Positive attitude and commitment to providing exceptional internal and external customer service

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Pay

$55,000 - $65,000