What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at LHH?
About the Role
Legal Billing Specialist
- 3 years of experience in attorney billing required. This position could potentially manage other billers if they have that experience but once the team grows.
Responsibilities
- Legal Billing
- Drafting, editing and preparing pre-bills and final bills per attorney/client specifications and/or guidelines.
- Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation, as required.
- Manage the requirements for clients who use e-billing to ensure billing is completed timely and accurately.
- Research and respond to billing inquiries.
- Generate billing statements and production reports, as requested.
- Accounts Receivable/Payable
- Entering deposits in billing system to coincide with accounting system
- Depositing checks daily via bank check reader
- Entering and monitoring payables in accounting systems
- Monitoring IOLTA account and associated spreadsheet
- Running Conflict Checks
- Setting up new client matters
- Researching accounting/billing issues and working towards a resolve with other team members
- Administrative support for various projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous experience in billing, accounting, finance, or other related fields
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Professional communication and writing skills
- Proactive
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Required Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office including Excel
- QuickBooks and ProLaw desired but not required. Training provided.
Preferred Skills
- Legal billing background
- Polished and professional demeanor
- Excellent writing skills
Pay range and compensation package
- Fully paid medical insurance for the employee (buy-up options available)
- Dental & vision insurance (paid by the firm)
- Long-term/short-term disability, life insurance, and other supplemental benefits
- 401(k) with 3-4% match after 1 year of employment
- 14 days PTO (unused time is paid out)
- 13 paid holidays (including extra days around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Good Friday)
- Paid parking
- Monthly firm lunches, staff birthday celebrations, and firm events throughout the year
Work Schedule
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, 4 days onsite, 1 remote day offered after approximately 2 months of training (non-negotiable). Remote day is selected based on rotation and team availability.
Team Environment
Collaborative team of HR 4 office services staff, including a junior receptionist. All team members are cross-trained and help one another (excluding HR). The team values cooperation, communication, and consistency.
