Legal Billing Specialist: Denver, Las Vegas, New York or Reno

About the role

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP is a law and lobbying firm with over 300 attorneys and policy professionals across 14 offices. Founded in 1968, the firm prioritizes building strong relationships both with clients and within its teams and communities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the monthly client billing cycle including the distribution of proformas for editing by either the Billing Attorney or secretary; finalize proformas after completing the edits.
• Communicate directly with assigned Billing Attorneys, secretaries and clients regarding billing inquiries to ensure all required billing instructions are in place, such as, client billing guidelines, fee agreements and rate set up.
• Conduct monthly meetings with billing attorneys regarding billing concerns.
• During the proforma process, monitor the rates, client addresses and billing notes; communicate and adjust where appropriate to ensure accuracy of all information.
• Complete the delivery of client invoices: direct mailing, emailing or electronic submission of client invoices via Electronic Billing Hub (EBH) and various eBilling websites.
• Continuously monitor aged WIP, unallocated payments and trust / retainer funds.
• Requests expense back-up from accounts payable to include with client bills; verify back-up is accurate.
• Maintain documentation of procedures, deadlines and other client and lawyer preferences related to billing and interacting with assigned lawyers/clients.
• Escalates billing issues to management when appropriate.
• Completes special projects, reporting and analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal billing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• Accounting experience and education can be an equivalent combination if one does not possess a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in using 3e/Elite highly preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic billing experience helpful.
• Administrative assistant skills are a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of business acumen and professionalism when working with internal and external clients at all levels.
• Must be self-motivated and operate in a time sensitive environment.
• Understand the importance of time management, the ability to prioritize one’s workload and the significance of being accurate and detail oriented.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Required Qualifications

• Mathematical aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently or on a team that is customer service orientated.

Compensation and Benefits

• Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, profit sharing, and vacation/sick/personal time off.
• The hybrid schedule is offered.
• This role pays overtime for hours worked above 40 per week.
• The salary range for this role is from $80,000-$95,000.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.