Billing Specialist

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to join our team. Candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years experience, although exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. The Billing Specialist position is to undertake billing operations in the firm’s accounting department. The role will consist of distributing and editing prebills, finalizing invoices and submitting them to the client; ensuring bills are processed appropriately.

This position requires a high level of motivation, flexibility, initiative and ability to follow through on ongoing projects.  The ideal candidate should have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong and professional communication skills.  They should be friendly and outgoing and be able to work both independently and as a team player. The candidate will work with team members and attorneys in all locations on matters across the firm’s footprint.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Review and edit all client invoices for appropriate documentation and approval according to client guidelines
• Perform specific billing and e-billing tasks and projects
• Issue and post bills  
• Communicate with attorneys and legal team members on matters related to billing and e-billing 
• Add new matters and timekeepers to e-billing sites 
• Submit budgets to e-billing sites
• Communicate any updates re: billing contacts/rates/etc. to Accounting
• Gathering information for new e-billing site setup

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of legal billing experience
• Proficiency in Aderant, BillBlast preferred
• Familiarity with accounting software and understanding of basic functions
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn and function within client billing platforms
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong data entry and record keeping skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client service skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask

Our Mission Statement says that we cultivate a working environment that provides a humane, sustainable approach to earning a living and living in our world — for ourselves and for our clients. Further, we are committed to reducing our costs, and our footprint on the planet, by integrating virtually and avoiding the traditional “brick and mortar” costs associated with operating a law firm.

We achieve this by ensuring that our team comes from diverse socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds. We believe diversity is required to bring a variety of perspectives and approaches to our clients’ needs. Although we have the sophisticated clients and robust resources typical of a large law firm, we strive to maintain a relaxed, informal atmosphere that fosters professional development, personal satisfaction and growth.

Salary is commensurate with experience and skill set. Position offers benefits, including health, life, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, as well as 401k, flexible work, and paid time off. 

For New York City Applicants: Salary range: $20.00 – $30.00/hr., plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The anticipated salary range is for candidates who will work in New York City. The salary offered to a successful candidate will depend upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, LLP, is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.