Conflicts & Billing Coordinator

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

LHH, in collaboration with a prestigious Chicago law firm, seeks a Conflicts & Billing Coordinator to join the Finance & Accounting team. This role blends conflicts screening, new matter intake, and billing operations to support attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of law firm conflicts experience and is proficient in MS Word/Excel, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery. Hybrid work options available with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of conflicts experience in a law firm.
• Billing or legal accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with conflicts management and legal billing software preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage new matter intake and matter opening processes.
• Conduct conflict checks, analyze results, and assist with conflict resolution.
• Coordinate engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Maintain accuracy of conflicts databases and intake records.
• Research entities using publicly available databases.
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership regarding conflicts reports and risk management.
• Process billing edits, transfers, and pre-bills.
• Assist with invoice preparation and distribution.
• Support e-billing activities and client invoice submissions.
• Respond to billing inquiries and maintain billing records.
• Provide administrative support for monthly billing cycles.

Skills

Conflicts experience

Billing experience

Legal accounting

MS Word & Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Billing software

Conflicts management software

Job description

LHH is partnered with a respected law firm seeking a Conflicts & Billing Coordinator to join its Finance & Accounting team. This position offers a unique opportunity for legal accounting professionals with conflicts experience to play a key role in new business intake, conflict resolution, billing operations, and attorney support.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment, enjoys analytical work, and has strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Conflicts & New Business Intake

• Manage new matter intake and matter opening processes
• Conduct conflict checks, analyze results, and assist with conflict resolution
• Coordinate engagement letters and conflict waivers
• Maintain accuracy of conflicts databases and intake records
• Research entities using publicly available databases
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership regarding conflicts reports and risk management
• Process billing edits, transfers, and pre-bills
• Assist with invoice preparation and distribution
• Support e-billing activities and client invoice submissions
• Respond to billing inquiries and maintain billing records
• Provide administrative support for monthly billing cycles

Qualifications

• 2+ years of law firm conflicts experience required
• Billing or legal accounting experience preferred
• Experience with conflicts management and legal billing software preferred
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality

Salary: $70,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on experience

• Package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Hybrid work environment

If you have experience in law firm conflicts, legal billing, or legal accounting and are looking for your next opportunity in Chicago, we'd love to connect.

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