Legal Billing Specialist

Recruit Staff Hire, LLC

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A full-service law firm in Baton Rouge seeks a Billing Coordinator to manage billing cycles and work closely with attorneys. The ideal candidate will have legal billing experience, exceptional detail orientation, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time, onsite role offers growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of legal billing experience required.
Familiarity with billing software necessary.
Strong communication and organizational skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and finalize client invoices in compliance with billing guidelines.
Manage appeals and write-offs with required documentation.
Monitor and follow up on outstanding Work-in-Progress.
Communicate with attorneys regarding billing protocols.
Ensure accurate setup of billing details and task codes.
Provide backup support for real estate trust disbursements.

Skills

Legal billing experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or at least 2 years of experience in legal billing

Tools

Elite

Billing software

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

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Our client, a respected full-service law firm with a national footprint, is seeking a Billing Coordinator to join their Baton Rouge office. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys managing the full billing cycle while collaborating closely with attorneys and administrative staff.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with legal billing processes, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll be part of a dynamic billing team and report directly to the firm’s Billing Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and finalize client invoices in compliance with individual billing guidelines
Manage appeals and write-offs, including supporting documentation and submission
Monitor and follow up on outstanding Work-in-Progress (WIP)
Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding billing protocols and client-specific requirements
Ensure accurate setup of billing details, task codes, and rate structures in the system
Provide backup support for real estate trust disbursements and file maintenance
Perform other billing-related tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or at least 2 years of experience in legal billing (law firm experience highly preferred)
Familiarity with 3E, Elite, or similar billing software
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

This is a full-time, onsite role with a well-established firm offering a collegial environment and long-term stability. If you're detail-oriented, service-driven, and enjoy working with a collaborative legal team, we'd love to hear from you.

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