Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Senior Billing Specialist. The Senior Billing Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and adequately-detailed client billing by supporting assigned attorneys with client accounts. We are looking for someone who has experience with system updates, improving processes, and providing innovative ideas. This is a hands-on position that involves working independently and proactively on all aspects of the day-to-day billing with all offices.
Applicants who possess the 3E/Elite accounting software and 5 years of legal billing experience requirements may be eligible for a sign-on bonus at the time of hire.
As the Senior Billing Specialist, your job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of billing based on client guidelines
• Review and edit proformas in response to attorney and secretary requests
• Apply retainer funds as directed by attorney
• Process write-offs following Firm policy
• Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner
• Ability to understand Exception rates, Discounts, Multipayor, and Electronic Billing
• Handle a high volume of bills per month
• Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and clients
• Review and verify accuracy of billing and provide supporting documentation as required
• Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
• Create billing reports and spreadsheets for analyses as required
• Monitor and manage WIP and AR on assignment
• May assist in preparing documentation for exhibits in court
• Assist with training and mentoring of new employees and less experienced billing staff
• Successfully manages the billing operation of the Firm's largest and most complex client relationships, involving intricate billing arrangements, acts in an advisory capacity to their attorneys on billing matters
• Administrative responsibilities are consistently well-maintained (rate updates, split billing updates, electronic submissions/appeals and unallocated balances)
• Assist in Rate Maintenance - Annually and Ad Hoc
• Assist in Time Conversions and month-end close process
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently, self-starter
• Ability to work overtime
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Deep knowledge to serve as a mentor to other billers and to assist management with special project assignments
• Demonstrate ability to manage the largest and most complex billing arrangements and ensures the highest quality and customer service

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 years billing experience in a law firm environment required
• Elite or 3E accounting software experience required
• Electronic Billing experience is required
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

• Elite or 3E accounting software experience required
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel

Equal Employment Opportunity
Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.
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