Legal Client Billing Specialist

Trustpoint One is pleased to be partnered with a legal industry leader in their search for an experienced Legal Billing Specialist!

Position Details

• Remote role BUT ideally based near corporate offices: DC, IL, IN, MD, MA, NJ, OH, PA, VA, WV, NY
• Direct/Permanent
• MUST have Legal Billing experience

Position Purpose and Objective

The Legal Billing Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Client Account Manager and the Client Account Supervisor in client billing. A successful Legal Billing Specialist will:

Job Description

• Responsible for all billing aspects for designated billing attorneys: distribution, logging, preparation, processing, and mailing of client billing.
• Provide prompt and accurate assistance to attorneys, clients and staff in resolving complex billing problems by providing billing analysis/adjustments.
• Research all inquiries regarding past and present billing.
• Provide guidance and training to new billing attorneys as necessary.
• File and prepare past month's billing for electronic scanning.
• Review and summarize engagement letters pertaining to special financial agreements.
• Implement and maintain special fee and cost rate structures.
• Implement and maintain client and matter database.
• Must be able to successfully maintain and promote attorney and client relations.
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.
• Must possess excellent follow-up skills, can work independently and under pressure.

• Ability to interact and work well with vendors and co-workers.

Required Skills

• Available to work overtime, as required.
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, DTE, Adobe Acrobat, FileSurf and other Firm applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience with the principles of billing, accounts receivables, accounts payables, internal costs, collections, billing rates and client maintenance procedures.

Proficiencies

• Associate or Bachelor degree strongly preferred.
• Prior law firm experience helpful.
• Previous 3E and electronic billing experience preferred.
• 10 key by touch.