Billing Manager

This position will serve as a key resource to attorneys and administrative leadership, helping ensure that client engagements are financially organized, billing activity is properly coordinated, and revenue-related processes run efficiently. Preferred Experience/Skills for the Billing Manager: Experience supporting commercial litigation, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, or other complex legal engagements.

Client Overview:
Our client is a growing, full-service law firm with a diverse practice encompassing complex litigation, corporate transactions, and business law. They are looking to add a Billing Manager to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$125k - $135k plus Bonus

Position Overview:
The Billing Manager will support the financial administration of the legal practices. This position will serve as a key resource to attorneys and administrative leadership, helping ensure that client engagements are financially organized, billing activity is properly coordinated, and revenue-related processes run efficiently. The individual will have exposure to a variety of legal matters, with an emphasis on litigation and corporate work. The role requires someone who understands the financial demands of a law firm, can navigate differing client expectations, and is comfortable working across multiple practice areas and levels of the organization.

Responsibilities of the Billing Manager:

• Coordinate financial activity associated with active client matters, from engagement setup through ongoing billing and account review.
• Work alongside litigation and corporate attorneys to establish appropriate billing practices based on the nature and structure of each engagement.
• Review financial activity across client matters to identify inconsistencies, outstanding items, and opportunities to improve revenue capture.
• Serve as a point of contact for attorneys and internal teams regarding billing questions, client requirements, and account-related matters.
• Navigate varying client arrangements, including hourly engagements, retainers, fixed-fee matters, and other negotiated billing structures.
• Monitor the financial status of matters, including unbilled work, outstanding balances, billing adjustments, and potential collection concerns.
• Coordinate with clients and third-party billing platforms to address invoice questions, submission issues, and payment discrepancies.
• Assist with financial planning and reporting for practice groups by providing visibility into billing activity and revenue trends.
• Help develop consistent approaches to matter administration, billing practices, and financial reporting across the firm.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements that support more efficient financial operations.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Administrative leadership on special projects and broader financial initiatives.

Required Experience/Skills for the Billing Manager:

• Prior experience in legal billing, law firm accounting, or legal finance operations.
• Familiarity with the financial administration of litigation and corporate legal matters.
• Understanding of law firm billing practices, attorney timekeeping, matter structures, and client billing expectations.
• Experience working with outside counsel guidelines and electronic billing requirements.
• Ability to interpret billing arrangements and address issues involving rates, retainers, expenses, and invoice adjustments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with attorneys, clients, and internal departments.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Billing Manager:

• Experience supporting commercial litigation, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, or other complex legal engagements.
• Familiarity with LEDES formats, UTBMS coding, and electronic billing systems.
• Experience with Aderant, Elite 3E, or comparable legal financial management platforms.
• Prior involvement in improving financial workflows or developing reporting processes within a law firm.
• Experience coordinating with attorneys and practice group leadership on financial performance and billing matters.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Relevant law firm experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Additional employee benefits and professional development opportunities.

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Position ID: 411724