Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Billing Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
- Administer monthly billing processes efficiently and effectively.
- Research, respond to, and resolve inquiries or discrepancies regarding billing-related issues.
- Demonstrate expertise in all facets of the electronic billing function, with a focus on insurance defense matters, including split and complex billing arrangements.
- Communicate effectively with clients, management, attorneys, and staff.
- Provide a high level of professional service in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Utilize technology and office skills to create, edit, and present complex data, analyses, and ad hoc reports.
- Interact credibly with attorneys, secretaries, and clients to solve billing issues.
- Anticipate work needs, organize workflow, and follow through with minimal direction.
- Multi-task, use time efficiently, and adapt to changing demands.
- Maintain flexibility to adjust to varied situations, including possibly working weekends or evenings as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- Four (4) to six plus (6+) years of hands-on billing experience in a law firm environment.
- Two (2) to three plus (3+) years of electronic billing experience.
- Experience with legal accounting software such as Aderant, Elite, or LawTime; eBillingHub experience is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level courses in Accounting or an Accounting Degree is a plus.
- Familiarity with multiple e-billing vendor systems and outside counsel guidelines.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Salary Information:
- Minimum Salary: USD $75, per year.
- Maximum Salary: USD $90, per year.

Additional Information:
- The law firm offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and sick and vacation time.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement are available within a collaborative team environment.
- The position is classified as regular full-time and is categorized under accounting/billing/finance.
- The role requires a commitment to quality customer service, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
- The position is hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work.
- The law firm is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.