Current / prior legal environment billing experience is required.
Elite, 3E, Aderant or similar legal billing software experience is required.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Billing Coordinator to join our clients team, who is a well known, global law firm, based in Texas. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of their billing process.
Responsibilities
- Manage the complete billing cycle for assigned attorneys and clients, including:
- Reviewing and coding time entries for accuracy and adherence to firm guidelines.
- Preparing and proofreading invoices, ensuring compliance with client billing agreements and ethical rules.
- Submitting invoices electronically and following up on timely approvals and payments.
- Researching and resolving billing discrepancies and client inquiries.
- Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable, including:
- Identifying and addressing overdue invoices promptly and professionally.
- Collaborating with attorneys and clients to resolve collection issues.
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting on accounts receivable activity.
- Provide support and assistance to attorneys and legal staff with billing-related matters.
- Stay up-to-date on legal billing regulations and best practices.
- Utilize and maintain proficiency in legal billing software and other relevant technology.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal billing, with proven success in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of the legal billing process, from time entry review to collection efforts.
- MUST have prior/current law firm/legal billing experience.
- Strong understanding of legal billing ethics and regulations.
- Experience working with complex billing arrangements and alternative fee structures.
- Proficiency in legal billing software (e.g., Elite, 3E, Aderant), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and other relevant software programs.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and other staff members.