Legal Billing/Collections Specialist

Cherry Bekaert; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP seeks an experienced Legal Billing / Collections Specialist to manage client invoicing and accounts receivable with a strong focus on accurate legal invoicing and collections follow-up. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and internal accounting teams in a fully remote role.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in legal billing, experience with high-volume client billing, and proficiency in Excel and billing systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of billing, collections, or accounts receivable experience, preferably in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Experience with high-volume or complex client billing.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and collections processes.
• Experience working with attorneys or professional-services clients.
• Proficient in Excel and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, edit, and finalize client invoices per requirements.
• Manage accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Communicate with clients about invoices, payment status, discrepancies, and past-due accounts.
• Collaborate with attorneys and internal teams to resolve billing issues.
• Reconcile client accounts and research payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate billing and collection records.
• Assist with month-end billing and AR activities.
• Follow client-specific billing guidelines and internal procedures.

Skills

Billing & AR management

High-volume invoicing

Client communication

Excel

Billing systems

Tools

Aderant

Elite 3E

BillBlast

eBillingHub

Job description

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Legal Billing / Collections Specialist

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area
Schedule:Remote
Employment Type: Contracr-ro-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Legal Billing / Collections Specialist to join a professional services organization. This position will manage client billing and accounts receivable activities, with a strong focus on accurate legal invoicing, collections follow-up, account reconciliation, and resolving billing discrepancies.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a law firm or legal services environment and be comfortable working directly with attorneys, clients, accounting teams, and other internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, edit, and finalize client invoices in accordance with attorney and client billing requirements.
• Manage assigned accounts receivable and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding invoices, payment status, discrepancies, and past-due accounts.
• Work closely with attorneys and internal teams to resolve billing and collection issues.
• Review accounts for aging balances and identify items requiring follow-up.
• Process billing adjustments, write-offs, transfers, and corrections as appropriate.
• Reconcile client accounts and research payment or billing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate billing and collection records.
• Assist with month-end billing and accounts receivable activities.
• Follow client-specific billing guidelines and internal financial procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of billing, collections, or accounts receivable experience, preferably within a law firm or legal services environment.
• Hands-on experience with high-volume or complex client billing.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and collections processes.
• Experience working directly with attorneys and/or professional-services clients.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial and billing systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

• Legal e-billing and electronic invoice submission.
• Experience with platforms such as Aderant, Elite 3E, BillBlast, eBillingHub, or similar legal billing systems.
• Experience reviewing aging reports and managing collection portfolios.
• Familiarity with outside counsel guidelines and client-specific billing requirements.

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