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Billing Specialist
The Billing Specialist plays a crucial role in assisting attorneys with the preparation of client invoices, ensuring that all bills are processed accurately and on time in accordance with client agreements. This position involves responding to billing inquiries, researching billing issues, preparing and distributing proformas, invoices, and related reports. The Billing Specialist acts as an advisor to attorneys and legal secretaries, ensuring that all transactions comply with accounting standards.
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST, Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Reports to: Billing Manager
Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000
Responsibilities:
- Support partners, attorneys, and clients with daily billing tasks.
- Manage the accurate and efficient processing of electronic invoices, promptly addressing any rejections or reductions.
- Maintain professional and effective communication, dealing courteously and confidentially with partners, attorneys, legal secretaries, accounting staff, vendors, and clients.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Responsibilities include generating and editing proformas, creating timecard summaries, updating matter and timekeeper rates, and running client reports at the request of attorneys and partners.
- Ensure invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in line with client expectations each month. Follow up with Billing partners and others to resolve any issues and ensure invoices are approved and sent.
- Ensure proper implementation of client Outside Counsel Guidelines and fee terms.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 2 years of billing experience.
- 2 years of experience with 3E billing software.
- Experience in professional services is required; law firm experience is preferred.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
