Senior Legal Billing Specialist

Senior Legal Billing Specialist Hunter International, Inc

• 4.2 Cleveland, OH Job Details $70,000
• $88,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Research Customer inquiry handling High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Senior Legal Billing Specialist Cleveland, OH $70,000
• $88,000 The Senior Billing Specialist will communicate directly with partners, associates, and legal assistants, as well as other members of the Finance department, in connection with various aspects of client billing.

This role will prepare complex multi-payor, consolidated and split billing while managing a large volume of client billing for an assigned group of attorneys. Senior Legal Billing Specialist Responsibilities Prepare monthly and ad-hoc prebills for attorney review and approval, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Prepare and revise draft bills, processing attorneys' comments and revisions. Review prebills/draft bills to ensure matters are compliant with client outside counsel guidelines. Thoroughly understand firm, client, matter and exception rates, advanced and courtesy discounts. Confirm that applicable rates and any fee arrangements are reflected properly on all matters. Submit requests for timekeeper and rate approval when necessary. Apply retainer funds as directed by attorneys. Process write-downs in accordance with Firm policy guidelines. Provide accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are completed within the Firm's guidelines and policies. Prepare, submit, track, and monitor e-bills through various client billing platforms, and promptly identify and resolve any issues. Analyze and address rejections and reductions as they arise. Proactively communicate with attorneys regarding matter billing status and other ad-hoc inquiries. Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems. Continually evaluate opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness when resolving issues. Maintain detailed billing notes outlining procedures, deadlines and other client and attorney preferences related to billing. Support client and attorney requests for accrual and budget information that is timely and accurate. Escalate issues when appropriate to the Legal Billing Supervisor. Maintain a superior level of client service and strive to be a one-stop resource for external clients, Attorneys, Firm-wide staff, vendors, and other third parties. Assist Billing Coordinators with training, workflow, and issue resolution when needed. Participate in firm-wide and departmental projects and initiatives Prepare ad-hoc reports for internal and external clients as requested. Senior Legal Billing Specialist Requirements Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent required. Preferably a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a Billing or related role. Minimum of 5 years in a Billing Coordinator or Specialist role, preferably in a mid to large-size Law Firm or Professional Services Firm. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, chiefly Excel and Word, and Outlook 365 Prior experience using Aderant Financial Systems, Classic, Elite, BillBlast, and/or eBilling Hub. Familiarity performing eBilling functions across a wide variety of client billing platforms. Experience identifying and executing resolutions to complex Billing issues and processes. Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills. Impeccable attention to detail. Ability to occasionally work outside standard business hours and/or adjust personal schedule as deadlines or workload requires. #INDGB