Hybrid Senior Billing Specialist - Legal Billing Expert

AMS Staffing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $500

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Billing Specialist to own the full billing cycle for assigned attorneys and clients in a hybrid Chicago/DC setting. The role focuses on electronic billing, rate structures, and client reporting using Aderant Expert and related tools.

Candidates should have experience in legal billing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to train staff. This full-time position offers a salary range of 100–110k with excellent benefits and a referral bonus program.

Qualifications

• Experience with legal billing and electronic billing required.
• Proficiency with Aderant Expert accounting software is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the billing process start to finish for a portfolio of attorneys and clients.
• Set up and maintain client billing rules and codes and timekeeper rates.
• Manage fee arrangements and rate sets for assigned billing attorney clients.
• Monitor volume discounts based on thresholds reached.
• Run paperless pre-bills monthly or on-demand.
• Edit and adjust pre-bills according to attorney instructions and client guidelines.
• Post invoices to various e-billing systems and possibly edit Ledes files.
• Automate invoices on BillBlast and track status of bills submitted.
• Establish relationships with e-billing site vendors and maintain timekeeper data.
• Submit non-electronic invoices by email or mail.
• Ensure proper backup is included with invoice submissions.
• Resolve invoice disputes and submit all invoices timely.
• Assist collections regarding outstanding/short paid invoices.
• Prepare client accruals and other reports.
• Assist billing attorneys with client reports and documentation.
• Create and maintain internal client billing instructions.
• Train billing attorneys and assistants in policies for Aderant Expert.
• Perform research and respond to inquiries from billing attorneys and clients.
• Maintain full working knowledge of the Firm's billing functions.
• Communicate issues requiring follow-up (rates, delays, requests).
• Assist Billing Manager and Assistant Billing Manager as needed.
• Assist with other administrative tasks and special projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Aderant Expert

Pre-bill Manager

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Job description

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Billing Specialist to own the full billing cycle for assigned attorneys and clients in a hybrid Chicago/DC setting. The role focuses on electronic billing, rate structures, and client reporting using Aderant Expert and related tools.

Candidates should have experience in legal billing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to train staff. This full-time position offers a salary range of 100–110k with excellent benefits and a referral bonus program.