Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Austin, TX

Law Firm

Austin, TX

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Austin, TX

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Sr. Billing Specialist

Job Title

Sr. Billing Specialist

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Billing Specialist is responsible for preparing and distributing accurate pre-bills, invoices, and standard analysis/reports. This role involves daily interaction with billing attorneys, secretaries, and law firm clients. Key responsibilities include:

- Processing client bills using Aderant software.
- Researching and answering billing questions.
- Reviewing pre-bills and generating accurate invoices while encouraging cyclical billing practices as per requests by attorneys and secretaries.
- Regularly following up on unbilled accounts to ensure timely completion of functions with high service levels.
- Anticipating and troubleshooting issues from the perspective of policy, personnel/attorneys, and clients.
- Submitting electronic invoices using EbillingHub and managing the process from start to finish.
- Creating ad hoc reports for attorneys as needed.
- Providing mentorship to Billing Specialists, Billing Assistants, and Billing Clerks.
- Handling special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information

- A BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related experience is required, preferably in a large legal services or professional services organization.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Legal Billing Specialist role is necessary.
- Knowledge of effective legal billing procedures and computerized legal billing systems such as Aderant Expert, as well as electronic online billing applications like EbillingHub, Legal Tracker, T360, Mitratech Collaborati, etc., is a plus.

Required Skills and Abilities

- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong typing/keyboard skills and the ability to use a 10-key calculator by touch.
- Ability to self-direct, prioritize tasks, and work with minimum supervision while effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the willingness to work as part of a team are highly desired.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Salary Information

The pay range for this role in California, New York, and Washington DC is $70,000 to $90,000, with the final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Information

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation is required to apply for a position, contact information is provided.