Legal Billing Specialist

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Billing Specialist to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the entire billing process, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing for legal services rendered. Your expertise in financial software, accounting principles, and legal billing procedures will be essential to support our firm's operational efficiency and client satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your accounting skills within a fast-paced legal environment, contributing directly to the firm's success. Duties Complete complex billing cycles and provide insightful analysis on client accounts and balances Distribute and process prebills for assigned attorneys in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines, ensuring accuracy of time entries, billing rates and matter details Prepare, transmit and ensure successful submission of e-bill(s); work with clients to resolve any rejection issues; monitor and report on status when necessary. Follow compliance standards by assuring all invoices fall within complex client guidelines and fee agreements. Ensure compliance with firm and client policy and procedure and follow Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standards (LEDES) formats. Provide direct client and vendor communication by interfacing clients, attorneys and staff to resolve invoice inquiries. Monitor payment status and manage collections. Ability to analyze, track, and manage e-bills requiring appeals due to deductions, including specialty legal billing matters Process complex electronic legal billing with exceptional accuracy while efficiently utilizing a high level of organizational skills and process expertise. Comprehend and follow through with instructions, as well as ask well thought out questions when clarity is needed. Effectively interact and communicate with clients, vendors, attorneys, paralegals and administrative team members within the firm to provide solution-oriented customer service experience. Utilize accounting software and billing programs as well as MS Office Suite, Orion, Tymetrix, Legal Exchange, and other billing platforms. Assists with other duties and / or special projects as assigned. Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of legal and finance related language and principles, as well as accounting methodologies Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. the ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. Clear, professional communication skills and a team-player mindset.

Pay:

$24.00 - $30.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you looking for part time work?

Experience:

legal billing : 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Saint Petersburg, FL 33701