Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee; and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.

Position Summary: 

The Billing Manager oversees all aspects of the billing cycle, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant client invoicing to maximize cash flow and minimize write-offs. Key responsibilities include managing prebills, finalizing invoices, handling complex e-billing (e.g., LEDES, TyMetrix, etc.), training staff and collaborating with attorneys to resolve discrepancies and client billing inquiries. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Billing Operations: Manage the entire monthly billing cycle, from generating prebills (draft invoices) to producing and distributing final invoices. 

• E-billing Compliance: Utilize e-billing portals (e.g., Legal Tracker, CounselLink, etc.) to submit invoices, resolving rejections and adhering to client-specific electronic billing guidelines. 

• Attorney Support & Collaboration: Act as a liaison with partners and staff to review time entries, edit invoices, and manage complex billing arrangements. 

• Financial Accuracy: Ensure adherence to attorney/client guidelines, fee agreements, and ethical standards, reducing errors and improper write-offs. 

• Reporting & Collections: Run accounts receivable aging reports, identify delinquent accounts, and collaborate with billing specialists to follow up on payments. 

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor billing specialists, setting performance standards and managing workflow. 

Education, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required, accounting degree preferred. 

• Experience: 3–5+ years of legal billing experience 

•  Prior supervisory experience required. 

• Software Proficiency: Experience with legal financial systems, experience with Perfect Law preferred. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office. 

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with attorneys, staff, and client accounting departments. 

• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills to manage high-volume, complex invoicing. 

• Firm and Client Confidentiality required. 

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.