Billing Specialist

Sidley Austin LLP

Billing Specialist preparing accurate client invoices and billing reports for Sidley, a global law firm. Advising attorneys and coordinating electronic billing and accounts receivable processes.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,100 - $104,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in billing processes, including preparing invoices, managing client billing agreements, and collaborating with accounting departments. Exhibits strong organizational and analytical skills to ensure accurate and timely billing in a legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client Billing AgreementsElectronic BillingMS Word ProficiencyMS Excel ProficiencyGeneral Accounting Principles

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Hard Skills

Billing PreparationInvoice GenerationTimecard SummariesAccounting StandardsClient ReportsProforma PreparationBilling ProformasElectronic Invoices3EEbilling Hub

Soft Skills

Strong Attention to DetailStrong Organizational SkillsStrong Interpersonal Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving SkillsGood Judgment

Industry Keywords

Law Firm ExperienceAccounts ReceivableClient Outside Counsel GuidelinesBilling-Related IssuesFinancial Exposure Minimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist attorneys with preparing client bills in accordance with client agreements
Answer billing questions and research billing-related issues
Prepare and distribute billing proformas, invoices, and billing-related reports
Advise attorneys and legal secretaries on billing matters
Record transactions according to accounting standards
Collaborate with accounting departments to minimize financial exposure to the firm
Perform daily billing activities for partners, attorneys, and clients
Generate and edit proformas and create timecard summaries
Update matter and timekeeper rates
Run client reports at partners’ and attorneys’ requests
Ensure timely, accurate, and accepted monthly invoices
Resolve client billing issues and obtain invoice approvals
Implement client Outside Counsel Guidelines and fee terms
Process electronic invoices and resolve rejections or reductions
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or a minimum of two years of related experience
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
Understanding of general accounting principles as applied to billings and accounts receivable
Excellent math aptitude
Previous law firm experience preferred
Experience implementing or exposure to client billing agreements preferred
Experience with electronic billing and electronic billing vendors preferred
Experience with 3E and ebilling Hub preferred
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits program
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer