Legal Billing Specialist

Lashly & Baer, P.C.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Collegial professional environment

Job summary

Lashly & Baer, P.C. is seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to own the firm’s billing process for about 50 attorneys. This hands-on role requires deep knowledge of legal billing and the ability to improve workflows.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of legal billing experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach. The position is based in downtown St. Louis with one work-from-home day per week, offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in legal billing, preferably at a midsized/large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of legal billing processes and law firm accounting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to identify problems and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm’s monthly billing process, including reviewing time and expenses, editing prebills, and finalizing client invoices.
• Review and resolve billing issues, discrepancies, and attorney questions.
• Provide finalized bills to the e-Billing Specialist for submission.
• Collaborate with attorneys and Accounting to ensure accurate billing.
• Maintain and update client billing and budget information.
• Assist with accounts receivable and other billing-related tasks.
• Evaluate current billing processes and implement practical improvements.
• Develop and maintain consistent billing procedures and best practices.
• Serve as a resource to attorneys and staff on billing requirements.
• Utilize SurePoint (Coyote Analytics) as the billing platform.

Skills

Legal billing

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

SurePoint / Coyote Analytics

Job description

Lashly & Baer, P.C. is seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to take ownership of the firm’s billing process for approximately 50 attorneys. This is a hands-on position for someone who understands the details of legal billing and can also identify opportunities to improve and streamline our processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the firm’s monthly billing process, including reviewing time and expenses, editing prebills, and preparing and finalizing client invoices.
• Review and resolve billing issues, discrepancies, and attorney questions.
• Provide finalized bills and necessary information to the firm’s e-Billing Specialist for submission through electronic billing systems.
• Work closely with attorneys and the Accounting Department to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Maintain and update client billing and budget information.
• Assist with accounts receivable and other billing-related functions.
• Evaluate current billing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement practical solutions to improve workflow and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain consistent billing procedures and best practices.
• Serve as a resource to attorneys and staff regarding billing questions and requirements.
• Utilize Coyote Analytics (SurePoint) as the firm’s billing platform.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years of legal billing experience, preferably in a midsized or large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of legal billing processes and law firm accounting practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong technical skills and an interest in improving systems and processes.
• Law firm accounting or accounts receivable experience is a plus.
• Coyote Analytics/SurePoint experience is preferred but not required.

This position is based in our downtown St. Louis office, with one work‑from‑home day each week. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits and a collegial, professional work environment.

If you are an experienced legal billing professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and finding better ways to get the work done, we would like to hear from you.

Lashly & Baer, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.