What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Billing Specialist position at eXL Legal, PLLC?
Description:
eXL Legal, PLLC is a well-established law firm located in St. Petersburg, Florida covering a wide range of services including creditor’s rights matters, evictions, litigation, bankruptcy and other specialized services centered on the needs of our clients. We are seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate would have a college degree and verifiable experience in billing and collecting within a law firm setting.
Job Summary:
Carry out all phases of billing in our case management system. Compile, manage, and execute 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 a variety of client’s requirements (i.e. multiple hourly rates, documentation requirements, and invoice platforms); communicate with attorneys and legal assistants and make revisions when necessary; finalize and create invoices in firm’s case management software.
· Transmit and ensure successful transmission of invoices to various client invoice platforms; work with clients on resolution of invoice rejections; monitor invoices and provide status updates when necessary
· Effectively and professionally interact and communicate with clients, vendors, attorneys, legal assistants and administrative team members throughout the firm to provide top-level customer service
· Utilize accounting software (Quickbooks) and client systems (Vendorscape and BKFS) as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
· Assist with reconciliation of vendor statements, special projects and ad-hoc reports as needed
Education/Experience/Skill:
· College degree
· 3 years of legal billing experience in a law firm or other professional environment preferred. Creditor’s Rights/Foreclosure billing experience a plus
· Excellent written and verbal skills along with a high aptitude for numbers
· Strong problem-solving skills – must be analytical and a critical thinker
· Demonstrated ability to:
o Multi-task, prioritize and manage workload with attention to detail, efficiency and accuracy
o Clearly and effectively communicate properly, both verbally and written
o Comprehend instructions, as well as ask well thought out questions when additional clarity is needed
o Produce at high levels in a fast-paced environment while successfully adapting to changing priorities and client demands
o Anticipate needs and follow up and follow through with minimal direction
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33716 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33716: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22