Client Billing Specialist

Summary

The Client Billing Specialist will support the billing function through the preparation of client invoices; maintaining various client details within internal platforms; addressing requests and special projects; collaborating with attorneys, clients and colleagues; reporting status and performance to management and achieving defined departmental objectives.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring unbilled time and disbursements for assigned matters to ensure prompt billing
• Meeting with partners regularly to discuss preparation and/or status of invoices
• Generating reports and proformas
• Analyzing billing materials for compliance to client guidelines, fee agreements, rate discounts, and firm policies
• Performing transfers, write-offs and adjustments
• Working closely with partners, legal and support staff to resolve any issues and ensuring bills are accurate and complete
• Preparing spreadsheets and other documentation as needed
• Drafting, finalizing and posting bills and maintaining billing files
• Working with E-Billing Specialists to ensure successful transmission of invoices
• Assisting with special projects as needed

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years of legal billing experience with Elite
• Proactive
• Strong analytical, math and problem solving skills
• Extremely detail oriented; acute attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Advanced customer service and relationship building skills
• Motivated, organized and able to prioritize work load, multitask and work independently
• Driven to contribute to the success of the team
• Flexibility to adapt to various situations, including overtime if needed
• Advanced experience with Excel and Word