Legal Billing Specialist

McGuireWoods LLP; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage client bills and collaborate with attorneys on the production and submission of bills to clients, including electronic billing submissions. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and strong client service across attorneys and staff.

The position offers a hybrid work option and opportunities to engage with clients and internal teams, supporting efficient, high-quality billings for diverse matters.

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.

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.

Skills

Billing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Problem solving

Tools

Elite (3E)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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.