Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Law Firm Billing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Law Firm Billing Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and administering all facets of client account analysis and billing within the Financial Services Department. Key responsibilities include:

- Managing and executing the billing process for the firm's clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with billing guidelines.
- Utilizing electronic third-party billing applications to process and track client bills.
- Understanding and applying complex billing guidelines to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Analyzing and tracking e-bills, including handling appeals due to deductions and specialty legal billing issues.
- Working with legal billing software applications to manage billing tasks effectively.
- Processing high-volume billing while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
- Prioritizing tasks and working efficiently under pressure to meet client and firm deadlines.
- Collaborating with team members and other departments to resolve billing issues and improve processes.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of five (5) years' legal billing experience in a law firm setting or a professional services environment is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience and proficiency in the use of legal billing software applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for effective communication and collaboration.

Salary Information:
The law firm offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, although specific salary information is not provided in the text.

Additional Information:
The position is full-time and follows a hybrid work model, requiring the candidate to work in the office at least two days per week. The candidate must have the ability and willingness to work extended hours when necessary to meet client and firm deadlines. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and candidates are encouraged to review their rights pursuant to federal employment laws through the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.