Legal Billing Manager

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 law firm seeking a Regional Billing Manager in its Kansas City office.

Position Overview

The Regional Billing Manager will oversee all time and billing processes in accordance with firm policies and best practices. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage a team of billing professionals while ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient billing operations. The ideal candidate will possess significant law firm billing management experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all billing and timekeeping functions, ensuring compliance with firm standards and client requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop billing staff, including assigning workloads, arranging coverage, providing training, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in billing operations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to improve understanding and use of billing tools and systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and billing attorney documentation.
• Partner with Finance & Accounting teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of billing-related services.
• Support onboarding of new attorneys by establishing billing preferences and providing training on firm billing procedures.
• Assist with month-end close and reporting processes.
• Lead annual performance reviews, staff development initiatives, and goal-setting activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all billing matters.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of billing experience, including at least 3 years in a management capacity within a law firm or corporate legal billing environment.
• Experience with Elite/3E preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities, including team management, coaching, and professional development.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Compensation:

• Salary range is from $100,000 - $150,000 per year depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits are available

Work Arrangement

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule. Employees approved for flexible work arrangements are expected to maintain reliable, consistent attendance during their scheduled work hours and remain accessible via Zoom, instant messaging, email, and phone.