Billing Specialist

Robert Half is working with a prominent Manhattan law firm to hire a Legal Billing Specialist. In this role, you will manage the full billing cycle for an assigned group of attorneys and clients, serving as the go-to resource for billing questions and working closely with billing partners, attorneys, and the finance team. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented legal billing professional who wants to join a respected firm with strong benefits, overtime eligibility, and room to grow.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generate and distribute prebills, process attorney edits, and finalize client invoices
• Review new matter setup to ensure proper coding, rates, task codes, and compliance with client billing guidelines
• Implement client billing guidelines and special billing arrangements
• Create LEDES files and submit eBills through platforms such as TyMetrix 360, CounselLink, Passport, Serengeti, Legal Tracker, and Collaborati, resolving rejections and adjustments until invoices are paid
• Act as the main point of contact for billing questions from assigned attorneys, assistants, and clients
• Process write-offs, enter disbursements, and research and post cash receipts
• Prepare accruals, WIP reports, and ad hoc reporting for clients and firm management
• Follow up on past due invoices in partnership with attorneys and clients

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of legal billing experience within a law firm, with senior-level opportunities for candidates with 5+ years
• Hands-on experience with Aderant, Elite 3E, or Surepoint
• Working knowledge of major eBilling platforms and LEDES formats
• Strong Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with attorneys and clients
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with flexibility around busy billing cycles
• Bachelor’s degree preferred