What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Coordinator position at The Forum Group?
Prominent law firm is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Legal Billing Specialist to join our dynamic law firm! Must have a college degree and significant experience with billing in a law firm setting. Required experience includes compiling, managing and executing assigned attorneys’ monthly client billing.
Job Summary
Carry out all phases of legal billing in legal billing software.
Compiles, manages, and executes attorney billing edits and finalization and posting of invoices. May also perform a variety of other accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures.
Maintains contact with attorneys, staff, vendors and clients and observes confidentiality of client and firm matters.
Essential Job Functions
Process complex legal billing accurately and efficiently in accordance with the client’s fee agreement (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split-party billing, preparation of electronic bills, etc.); perform revisions as per attorney or legal assistant instructions while keeping with firm policy; finalize and post invoice(s) in firm’s financial software.
Prepare, transmit and ensure successful submission of e-bill(s); work with client to resolve any rejection issues; monitor and report on status when necessary.
Hands on familiarity with multiple e-billing vendor systems (Legal Exchange, Collaborati, Legal Tracker, CounselGo, CounselLink, Tymetrix, Coupa, etc.) and outside counsel guidelines
Ability to handle a high volume of invoices per month with a high degree of accuracy.
Utilize accounting software and billing programs (SurePoint, Elite, etc.) as well as MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook to perform duties and responsibilities.
Assists with special projects, as needed or requested.
Education, Experience and Skills
College degree 4 years of legal billing and e-billing experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with an aptitude for working with numbers Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications and processes. Proficiency with: CMS, Elite and/or SurePoint (or equivalent accounting and billing software)
MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to
Multi-task, prioritize and manage a full workload with a keen attention to detail, efficiency and accuracy, Work both independently and in collaboration with assigned attorneys and other departmental staff, Articulate clearly and effectively in verbal and written communications with a strong focus on accuracy and proper grammar usage.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000