Hybrid Legal Billing Appeals Specialist

O'Hagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & V

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks in Office

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer seeks a detail-oriented Legal Billing Appeals Specialist to manage the firm’s insurance carrier invoice appeal process. You will review reductions, prepare appeals, and track outcomes in a hybrid role in Chicago.

The ideal candidate has experience with law firm billing, electronic platforms, and strong Excel skills, enabling revenue recovery and process improvements. Hybrid schedule after 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in law firm billing or billing appeals.
• Experience with electronic billing guidelines and platforms.
• Ability to prepare clear appeal narratives and supporting docs.
• Knowledge of outside counsel billing guidelines and carrier reductions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Review insurance carrier invoice reductions and denials to identify appealability.
• Prepare persuasive appeal narratives and supporting documents for review.
• Submit appeals through electronic platforms within deadlines.
• Monitor appeal deadlines and provide status updates to attorneys and staff.
• Maintain appeal logs and track recovery amounts.
• Obtain supporting documentation and resolve billing issues with attorneys.
• Collaborate with billing and collections to identify trends and improvements.
• Apply applicable outside counsel guidelines and carrier requirements.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets to monitor activity and outcomes.
• Respond to inquiries about appeal status and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Law firm billing

Electronic billing systems

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CounselLink

Legal Tracker

Collaborati

eBillingHub

BillBlast

Aderant

Elite

3E

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer seeks a detail-oriented Legal Billing Appeals Specialist to manage the firm’s insurance carrier invoice appeal process. You will review reductions, prepare appeals, and track outcomes in a hybrid role in Chicago.

The ideal candidate has experience with law firm billing, electronic platforms, and strong Excel skills, enabling revenue recovery and process improvements. Hybrid schedule after 90 days is required.