Legal Billing Specialist (Law Firm Experience Required)

Overview

A law firm is seeking a Legal Billing Specialist to join their Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a law office or professional services firm and be responsible for editing, compiling, and submitting attorney billing.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit pre-bills based on attorney requests
• Prepare and submit electronic bills, including splitting bills between clients and applying retainer funds
• Compile and bill attorney and paralegal hours according to client guidelines
• Submit electronic bills through billing websites and resolve submission issues
• Produce a high volume of bills per billing cycle
• Review and confirm accuracy of billing and supporting documentation
• Research, troubleshoot, and respond to billing inquiries
• Utilize client billing guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance with rates, billing frequency, and cost management
• Communicate regularly with the Billing Manager to meet billing expectations
• Collaborate with other Billing Specialists on projects and initiatives
• Handle billing exceptions and ensure timely submission of bills
• Understand and troubleshoot billing software issues

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of billing experience in a professional services firm, with legal billing experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Experience with legal billing software, preferably Elite 3E
• Familiarity with third-party administrative systems such as eBilling Hub or similar
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize work and maintain strong attention to detail
• Experience with electronic billing, invoice submissions, budgeting, and timekeeper requests
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress environments
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing situations
• Associate's degree preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $32 to $36 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as needed
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans with zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage ranges from $700 to $1,700)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% match on the next 4-5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Standard 37.5-hour workweek
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)

Location

Remote work option available

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Additional Information

Recruiters and agencies are not being considered for this position.