Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Specialist, Billing

Job Responsibilities:
The Billing Specialist at the law firm plays a critical role in supporting lawyers with the client billing process. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including:

- Printing and editing proformas.
- Preparing invoices.
- Transmitting electronic invoices where appropriate.
- Managing workloads to ensure accurate and timely billing.
- Having a strong understanding of accrual, budget, and rate knowledge in a law firm setting.
- Responding to client billing inquiries and resolving any related issues.
- Handling special billing projects and tasks as assigned.
- Providing excellent and responsive customer service to legal and administrative personnel in both domestic and foreign offices.

It is important to note that this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of five years of experience with billing within a law firm billing environment.
- Strong skill sets with Outlook and Excel.
- Experience with Elite Enterprise and/or SAP billing systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's or Associate degree, preferred but not necessary.
- Experience in using electronic billing software in a law firm.
- Superior customer service skills and being a team player.
- Strong attention to detail and being a self-starter.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.
- Flexibility in working within the firm's defined deadlines and lawyers' time frames.
- Must have a professional, cooperative, and positive attitude.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Billing Specialist position. However, it does mention that the law firm offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports employees, their health, and their families. The benefits include access to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, employees can participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. The firm also offers a competitive paid time off plan, a generous paid parental leave benefit, and 11 firm holidays.

The law firm is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring that qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. The firm also complies with all applicable federal laws and regulations and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. The business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to maintain a lawful workforce.