Billing Specialist

Adams and Reese; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Reese in New Orleans is seeking a Billing Specialist responsible for managing and processing client bills, coordinating with attorneys and clients. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include generating legal bills, resolving e-billing issues, and maintaining client files in the Elite Legal Billing system. Law firm experience is preferred. This role may require overtime and involves sitting for long periods.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010 applications, including Excel.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to handle a high volume of billings per month.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with attorneys, staff and clients to generate and finalize legal bills.
• Facilitate resolution of e-billing issues.
• Prepare reports necessary to track billings.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Elite Legal Billing system

Job description

The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing and processing client bills with the attorneys and their staff utilizing the Firm’s billing platforms and facilitating electronic billing submissions.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with attorneys, staff and clients to generate, distribute, edit, and finalize legal bills through various billing formats, including a paperless prebill software system.
• Facilitate resolution of e-billing issues.
• Prepare reports and materials necessary to track billings.
• Maintain master client files in the Elite Legal Billing system.
• Perform additional billing duties as assigned by the Billing Manager or Regional Office Manager.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010 applications, including Excel; experience with Elite Legal Billing system and strong technology skills a plus.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of billings per month.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred

Working Conditions:

This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.