Legal Billing Specialist

McGuireWoods LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our team. The role focuses on managing client bills, collaborating with attorneys to prepare bills for conventional and electronic submission to clients, and ensuring timely, accurate billing processes.

This position offers interaction with McGuireWoods attorneys, staff and clients, and includes a hybrid remote work option to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous law firm billing experience is required.
• Electronic billing experience is highly preferred.
• Elite (3E) experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients, attorneys and staff to generate and submit legal bills.
• Resolve billing-related issues from clients and internal teams.
• Coordinate with accounting to address billing questions and issues.
• Prepare reports to track billings and billed items.

Skills

Billing experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Elite (3E)

Excel

Outlook

Harvey

Copilot

Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods LLP is searching for a Billing Specialist to join our team. The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing client bills, including working with attorneys on production of the bills through conventional and electronic billing submission to clients. This position offers a great opportunity for an experienced billing professional to interact with McGuireWoods attorneys, staff and clients. McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients, attorneys and staff to generate, distribute, edit, finalize and submit legal bills via various methods.


• Resolve billing-related issues from internal and external clients.


• Coordinate with accounting department to address questions/problems related to the billing process.


• Prepare reports and materials necessary to track billings and on items to be billed.

Qualifications

• Previous law firm billing experience is required.


• Legal secretarial and billing experience is highly preferred.


• Electronic billing experience highly preferred.


• Elite (3E) experience preferred.


• Strong Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook experience.


• Strong communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of staff and attorneys.


• Must be customer service oriented with strong problem solving skills.


• Must be detailed oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Ability to work overtime as required.


• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.