Legal Billing Specialist

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist for our Houston, TX office. You will manage full-cycle legal billing, review time entries, apply LEDES formatting, and ensure accuracy under strict client guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of law firm billing experience, ProLaw and QuickBooks familiarity, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to keep multiple deadlines on track in a busy, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal billing experience
• Law firm billing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with LEDES formatting and electronic billing portals
• ProLaw and QuickBooks experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
• Organized, proactive, able to juggle multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle legal billing, including preparing, reviewing, and processing client invoices.
• Review attorney time entries, expenses, billing rates, and pre-bills.
• Handle electronic billing through LEDES and e-billing platforms.
• Track invoice submissions, rejections, corrections, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines.
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to resolve billing issues.
• Assist with accounts receivable, outstanding invoices, and collections follow-up.
• Prepare billing reports and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

LEDES

ProLaw

QuickBooks

E-billing portals

Job description

Houston, TX | Full-Time | 100% In-Office

I'm working with a growing law firm looking to add an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to their team!

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, can manage a high volume of billing, and knows how to keep things moving while maintaining accuracy.

What You'll Be Doing:

Manage full-cycle legal billing, including preparing, reviewing, and processing client invoices.

Review attorney time entries, expenses, billing rates, and pre-bills.

Handle electronic billing through LEDES and e-billing platforms.

Track invoice submissions, rejections, corrections, and approvals.

Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines.

Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to resolve billing issues.

Assist with accounts receivable, outstanding invoices, and collections follow-up.

Prepare billing reports and maintain accurate records.

What We're Looking For:

2+ years of legal billing or related accounting experience.

Law firm billing experience strongly preferred.

Experience with LEDES formatting and electronic billing portals.

ProLaw and QuickBooks experience is a plus!

Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.

Someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate:

Someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates well with attorneys, and thrives in a busy, team-oriented environment.