Part-Time Legal Billing Specialist

CLA is hiring a part-time legal billing specialist for a law firm located in Beaufort, SC. This position is looking for someone available 40-60 hours per month (approx. 10-15 hours per week). The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of experience in a law firm or other related industry billing and a great communicator with excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing, editing, preparing, and submitting invoices according to firm and client guidelines. Candidates must be self-starters possessing the ability to work independently and as a team member. The ideal candidate for this position knows how to utilize their billing experience to help the team successfully reach the finish line, is proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, and has strong written and communication skills. Being a multitasking master who puts customer service above all else and understands that organization with an extreme attention to detail, and professionalism are the keys to success within this role!

Sample Responsibilities:

• Manage all billing activities for the firm’s clients
• Prepare, print, and distribute prebills
• Prepare and validate backup for vendor invoices per client
• Organize and issue payments to all firm vendors including issuing year-end 1099s
• Create and submit electronic invoices through various eBilling programs
• Identify and resolve invoice issues promptly
• Maintain client reports and databases
• Assist attorneys and clients with resolution of unpaid invoices
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highest standards of honesty and integrity

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Associate’s Degree in accounting, business administration finance, information technology, or another related field preferred
• Experience with general accounting work
• Aderant experience is a must
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite
• 2 or more years of experience working in a law firm’s billing or HR department
• 3+ years of billing/electronic billing experience required; insurance defense legal billing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Aderant, Elite, Legal X, Bottom Line, BillBlast, or similar software utilized in a legal or professional services firm
• Experience with insurance carriers’ required codes, Ledes codes and billing systems

**All resumes are held in strict confidence.**

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.