Legal Billing Specialist

Kforce Inc.

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$105,000
SKILLS
Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Credit and Collections, Customer Relations, Documentation, Editing, Financial Reporting, Legal, Problem Solving Skills, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Systems Maintenance, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
9 days ago
Kforce's client, a prestigous law firm, is seeking a Legal Billing Specialist in NYC. This role manages the billing, collections and related reporting for assigned billing attorneys. This includes working in tandem with the attorney's administrative assistant to achieve the goal of producing, editing and submitting invoices in accordance with the fully executed engagement letters, billing guidelines and/or outside counsel policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Producing prebills and ad-hoc reports both on-demand and periodically (monthly, quarterly or on-completion)
  • Oversee the process of editing and finalizing draft bills based on attorney instruction and client guidelines; Providing appropriate documents and information as necessary
  • Conduct regular meetings with attorneys and administrative assistants to review and discuss client inventory; Providing updated system comments regarding unbilled fees and aged balances
  • Cross train and work with colleagues in order to provide coverage and support in addressing inquiries and issues for attorneys and clients assigned to other team members
  • Prepare and submit invoices via 3rd party e-billing system while meeting client requirements; Investigating and resolving issues that causes delays or prevents successful submission
  • Review outstanding receivables and work with the Collections & Appeals Team for the purpose of contacting clients regarding the resolution of past due balances
  • Assist with testing and documentation of new processes and applications related to client account billing
  • Respond to various billing related inquiries from attorneys, clients and management accurately and in a timely manner

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years experience legal billing experience at a major law firm with Aderant Expert or an equivalent accounting system such as Elite or 3E
  • Knowledge of various eBilling applications or vendor sites such as, but not limited to, eHub, BillBlast, Tymetrix, Serengeti, Collaborati, CounselGo, CounselLink
  • Experience interacting with clients on billing descrepancies

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/