We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Billing Specialist (Temporary - Legal ) to join our clients dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing legal billing processes, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. Your expertise will help streamline billing operations, support client communication, and uphold the integrity of financial records. This temporary position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a fast-paced legal environment while contributing to efficient financial workflows. Duties

• Generate Pre-Bills, make edits, and finalize bills. Mail and/or Email final bills to the clients.
• Maintain detailed records of billing transactions, adjustments, and correspondence related to billing disputes and resolutions.
• Proficiently utilize legal billing software systems (e.g. Aderant, Billblast) to manage billing processes and ensure accuracy.
• With respect to e-billing, upload new timekeeper rates in e-billing vendor sites, request new matter setups in e-billing vendor sites, and monitor status of the invoices ensuring rejected bills are timely addressed.
• Process and submit electronic ( Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard - "LEDES") invoices through various online e-billing platforms (e.g., Serengeti, Tymetrix, etc.).
• Manage and track reimbursable expenses, disbursements, and other billable costs associated with legal matters.
• Address billing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues promptly and professionally, providing exceptional client service.
• Maintain organized billing records and databases, including client matter information, fee structures, and payment terms.
• Collaborate with lawyers, paralegals, and administrative staff to resolve billing-related issues, update client files, and streamline billing processes. Skills
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Prior law firm billing experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in billing with knowledge of electronic billing including tracking status, troubleshooting, and working with clients/attorneys.
• Knowledge and experience with law firm billing software (Aderant) as well as familiarity other e-billing applications such as BillBlast, Serengeti, Passport, and Tymetrix is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of LEDES formats, with knowledge of ASCII and XML formats is a plus.
• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and advanced Excel skills are also required.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys, clients, and staff, and to exhibit a high degree of responsiveness, diplomacy and professionalism in these interactions.

Days:

Mon-Fri Hourly rate: $35-$55/hr

DOE LEGAL EXPERIENCE IS A MUST

Pay:

$35.00 - $55.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person