Legal Billing Coordinator

LHH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO with sick time

Holiday pay

Job summary

A legal services firm in Kansas City is looking for a Legal Billing Specialist. This full-time role requires creating and reviewing client invoices and managing collections. The ideal candidate will possess strong billing software skills and attention to detail. This position offers a hybrid schedule, allowing for two days on-site per week, alongside comprehensive health benefits, PTO, and holiday pay. Candidates should be prepared for financial analysis tasks and collaborating with clients and attorneys to ensure accurate billing.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal billing preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in handling invoices and reconciliations.
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Create and review invoices for clients.
• Monitor aging and collections for accounts.
• Assist in preparing client budgets and reports.

Skills

Billing software proficiency (e.g., 3E)

Financial analysis

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Legal Billing Specialist
Location: Kansas City, MO
Hybrid schedule (2 days on-site per week)
Pay: $65,000 – $75,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Create and review client invoices in customized formats based on specific requirements from clients and Billing Attorneys.
• Perform override calculations and make necessary changes to invoices in accordance with client and attorney instructions.
• Assist in identifying and reconciling payments received, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor aging and collections.
• Proactively monitor unbilled fees, costs, and accounts receivable for assigned Billing Attorneys and collaborate to resolve aged items.
• Partner with Billing Attorneys to address outstanding billing issues and support collection efforts.
• Assist in the preparation of client budgets and provide reporting and analysis as needed.
• Use billing software (e.g., 3E) to maintain records, generate reports, and support billing operations.
• Generate and modify reports from the billing system; prepare statistical data and financial summaries as requested.
• Liaise with clients regarding billing deadlines, rate inquiries, and concerns related to billing statements.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual billing and rate data; ensure accuracy in billing and payment records, including write-offs.
• Master client billing guidelines and ensure all work aligns with firm policies and procedures.
• Support ad hoc requests and special projects from Billing Attorneys and supervisors, including financial analysis and report creation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• PTO with sick time
• Holiday pay

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Legal Services

To apply, submit your resume (Word format) at www.lhh.com. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.