Senior Billing Specialist

  • Full-time
  • Compensation: USD72000 - USD82000 - yearly

Company Description

Overview
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Billing Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for a seasoned billing professional with 5+ years of law firm experience, a strong command of complex client billing arrangements, and proficiency in 3E or Elite systems. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with exceptional communication skills, capable of managing high-volume billing cycles, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all billing operations.

 

Job Description

As a Senior Billing Specialist, your job duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Review and bill attorney hours and disbursements to clients
  • Review and edit proformas in response to attorney and secretary requests
  • Apply retainer/unallocated funds as directed by attorney; enter BOA charges and apply BOA
  • Process write-offs following Firm policy
  • Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner
  • Assist with training and mentoring of new employees and less experienced billing staff
  • Successfully manages the billing operation of the Firm’s high volume and complex client relationships, involving intricate billing arrangements, acts in an advisory capacity of their attorneys on billing matters
  • Monitor and manage WIP and AR assignments
  • Update Rates and Split Billing Credit Allocation into the 3E System
  • Administrative responsibilities are consistently well-maintained (rate updates, electronic submissions/appeals and unallocated balances)
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and clients
  • Ensure that billing cycles are handled efficiently and accurately
  • Research, analyze and respond to inquiries regarding billing, split billing credit allocation and rate issues.
  • Create billing reports and spreadsheets for analyses as required; ability to identify and generate billing reports as requested
  • May assist in preparing documentation for exhibits in court
  • Perform Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
  • Must have strong attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines and use time efficiently
  • Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
  • Ability to work independently, overtime during firm's Fiscal and Calendar year-end, self-starter
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
  • Ability to participate in special projects
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and proactively work with Shareholders and management to implement improved processes
  • Monitor new processes and workflows to ensure effectiveness

Qualifications & Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 5+ years billing experience in a law firm environment required
  • Proficiency in billing software (e.g., Elite, 3E) and Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrate ability to manage large and most complex billing arrangements and ensures the highest quality and customer service
  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills, and understanding of accounting best practices
  • Knowledge of E-Billing Hub and different E-Billing Platforms
  • Extensive knowledge to serve as a mentor to other billers and to assist management with special projects

 

Additional Information

                           

 

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