Senior Billing Specialist

McDermott Will & Emery

Senior Billing Specialist managing the billing cycle and compliance for attorneys in a law firm. Ensuring accuracy and timeliness while maintaining strong client relationships.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeNew York City • Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $79,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage edits and transfers to pre-bills as directed by billing attorneys.
Conduct thorough reviews of prebills to identify and rectify misallocated/erroneous time and disbursements.
Verify and apply client-specific rate accommodations.
Process write-downs, write-offs, and rate adjustments with appropriate attorney and management approvals.
Generate bills, reprint corrected pre-bills, and compose cover letters as needed.
Proactively communicate with billing attorneys to track billing deadlines and provide status updates.
Collaborate effectively with the e-billing team for accurate submission of client bills.
Monitor client accounts for delinquent payments and notify billing attorneys.
Conduct detailed research and reconciliation of client accounts.
Prepare and send reminder statements as required.
Address and escalate complex billing issues to appropriate teams for resolution.
Cultivate strong relationships with clients to enhance billing efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma
At least five (5) years of relevant experience
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Advanced knowledge of standard billing processes and procedures
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong customer services skills
Advanced analytical skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work independently and under own direction and initiative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life.
Our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
Work-life balance emphasis.
Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

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Hard Skills & Tools

billing processesaccounting principlesrate adjustmentspre-bills managementclient account reconciliationwrite-downswrite-offsanalytical skillsdeadline managementorganizational skills

Soft Skills

communication skillscustomer service skillsindependenceinitiativerelationship buildingproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailtime managementproactive communication

Certifications

High School Diploma