Senior Billing Coordinator

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Experience: 3‑5 years

About The Opportunity

TalentoHC is partnering with a leading law firm seeking a Senior Billing Coordinator to join its Finance team. This role will be responsible for overseeing complex billing operations, managing the full billing lifecycle, and serving as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, and the Finance department. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in legal billing and collections and a proven ability to drive accuracy, compliance, and cash flow efficiency in a fast-paced legal environment. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with attorneys and firm leadership while contributing to process improvements and strategic billing initiatives that support the firm's long-term financial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary billing contact for complex accounts, coordinating all aspects of the billing lifecycle including prebill review, revisions, invoice generation, posting, and documentation management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and internal stakeholders to support effective billing operations and client service
• Partner with attorneys to develop and execute billing and collections strategies, proactively identifying and resolving billing issues
• Analyze firm financial reports and billing data to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and enhance overall billing efficiency
• Maintain accurate client and matter data including rates, budgets, and billing instructions; support attorneys in developing and monitoring matter budgets
• Ensure all billing activities comply with firm policies, client guidelines, and ethical standards
• Prepare and deliver routine and ad hoc reports to support decision-making by attorneys and firm leadership
• Collaborate with the Billing Manager and Finance team on accounting operations, special projects, and year-end closing activities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of law firm billing experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and legal accounting systems; Aderant and Intapp preferred
• Experience with iManage, Litera, or Best Authority a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build internal and external relationships
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion when managing complex financial and client matters
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred

Pay

Compensation Range: $90,000‑$105,000 USD