Role Description
The Legal Billing Specialist is responsible for preparing timely, accurate billings for external clients, resolving complex invoice rejections, and ensuring compliance with client-specific billing guidelines. This role supports the full spectrum of billing operations, contributing to the design, implementation, and streamlining of billing policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will be customer-focused, creative, and solution-oriented, capable of managing multiple concurrent initiatives while delivering high-quality results. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Extreme professionalism is required when interacting with clients and attorneys, as this role involves frequent and direct communication with both.
Responsibilities:
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Review and resolve rejected invoices due to errors such as Timekeeper/Rate issues, Incorrect Matter Billed, Missing PO Numbers, Budget discrepancies, Credential problems, and more.
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Perform prebill revisions, narrative clean-up, and time/expense entry corrections.
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Finalize invoices for key clients, including multi-matter and multi-currency billing.
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Manage write-offs, discount approvals, and apply unapplied or on-account funds.
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Generate manual invoices and resubmit LEDES files as needed.
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Set up new matters with appropriate task/activity codes and configure e-vendor platforms.
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Submit and update accruals and respond to billing status inquiries.
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Handle client-mandated Alternative Fee Arrangement (AFA) adjustments.
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Provide PDF copies of invoices/prebills, reprint/resend invoices, and update billing contacts or client addresses.
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Ensure urgent enforcement of client-specific billing guidelines and resolve high-value matter escalations.
Qualifications
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Legal billing experience with strong proficiency in Aderant preferred.
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Deep understanding of client billing guidelines and contractual arrangements preferred.
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
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Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Excellent communication skillsβwritten, verbal, and presentation.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
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Positive, customer-focused attitude with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to process improvements.
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Demonstrated professionalism in all client and attorney interactions.
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PREFERRED: Experience with legal billing e-vendors such as Legal Tracker, Tymetrix360, CounselLink, BillingPoint, Legal eXchange, etc.
Schedule
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Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Fully Remote
Compensation
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The Compensation range for this role is 22.00 to 29.00 USD hourly and may be eligible for an annual bonus.
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Actual compensation within that range will depend on the individual's location, skills, experience, and qualifications.