Billing Coordinator:

The Billing Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring smooth client billing and supporting our team of talented attorneys. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage all aspects of the firm’s monthly billing process, including special projects and a wide range of client requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and ensure the accuracy of monthly client billing for assigned attorneys.
• Review and edit pre-bills for completeness and adherence to client guidelines.
• Generate final bills from approved pre-bills, adhering to matter-specific instructions.
• Manage write-offs according to firm policy, including requesting approvals when necessary.
• Maintain accurate client/matter rates based on engagement agreements.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to address billing inquiries and generate reports.
• Provide selective pre-bills and updated time entries as requested by attorneys.
• Actively participate in departmental projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of legal billing experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within an Am Law 200/NLJ 350 firm.
• Proficiency in Aderant legal billing software.
• Proficiency with eBilling portals (T360, CounselLink, Legal X, Legal Tracker, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy are essential.

Physical Demands

• An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully: typing/using a keyboard and writing by hand.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.