Role Description
Our client is a premier boutique family law firm based in SoHo, Manhattan, serving clients across New York's five boroughs, Westchester, and Nassau Counties. Led by a highly regarded attorney with 10+ years of experience, the firm handles complex matrimonial and family law matters β divorce, child custody, property division, and more. They are a small, high-caliber team looking to bring in dedicated billing and administrative support to professionalize their financial operations and free up attorney time for client work.
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Own the billing process end-to-end once attorneys finalize monthly bills: send invoices to clients, track payment status, and maintain accurate records.
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Follow up on overdue balances via email and phone β proactive, consistent collections outreach.
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Monitor trust and retainer account balances and send replenishment requests as needed.
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Manage and update client billing records in Clio (legal practice management software).
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Support basic bookkeeping tasks: data entry, expense tracking, and financial record maintenance in Excel.
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Collaborate directly with the firm's principal and team to ensure billing runs smoothly each month.
Qualifications
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Must be based in the United States - this is a non-negotiable requirement.
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2+ years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or collections.
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Comfortable making outbound calls and sending follow-up emails to clients regarding overdue balances.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Discretion and trustworthiness β you will handle sensitive legal and financial client data (SSNs, tax returns, retainer accounts).
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Reliable, self-directed, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
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Bookkeeping experience - QuickBooks or equivalent.
Nice to Have
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Experience with Clio (legal CRM and billing software) β strongly preferred.
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Prior experience working with a law firm or legal billing processes.
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Familiarity with trust accounting and retainer management.
Role Details
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π Fully Remote - United States only.
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β° Part-time - approximately 20β40 hours per month (5β10 hours per week), flexible schedule.
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π Potential to expand into a broader bookkeeping and admin role over time.