Law Firm Billing Specialist
O'Hagan Meyer
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $49,920 - $70,720 per year
About the role
- Complete complex billing cycles and provide insightful analysis on client accounts and balances
- Distribute and process prebills for assigned attorneys in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines, ensuring accuracy of time entries, billing rates and matter details
- Prepare, review and finalize invoices and internal documentation, ensuring all required back-up is accurate and complete
- Distribute invoices, including submission of invoices through various eBilling platforms
- Monitor and follow-up on invoice submissions, ensuring billing has been delivered to all parties
- Maintain comprehensive records and files for assigned billing attorneys, including but not limited to deductible and SIR amounts
- Communicate professionally with all billing parties to resolve billing discrepancies
- Respond to attorneys, clients, insureds, claim handlers and supporting departments promptly and professionally
- Assist with projects as needed and other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree
- Prior billing experience in a law firm *highly* preferred
- Prior billing experience in a professional environment preferred
- Familiarity with legal billing software (Juris, Aderant, BillBlast, or similar) preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear, professional communication skills and a team-player mindset
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks in Office
- Wellness Resources
- Commuter Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
billing cyclesinvoice preparationtime entry accuracybilling rate managementeBilling platformslegal billing softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsprofessional communicationteam-player mindsettask prioritizationdeadline management