Legal Billing Specialist (Hybrid) – Invoicing & Proformas

Sidley Austin; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a skilled Billing Specialist to support partners and attorneys by preparing client bills, generating proformas, and distributing invoices and reports. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to client guidelines while addressing billing inquiries and resolving issues.

The role requires at least two years in billing or accounting within professional services, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum two years of billing/accounting or related professional services experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Understanding of general accounting principles as they apply to billings and A/R.
• Strong math aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily billing activities to support partners, lawyers, and clients.
• Generate proformas, timecard summaries, and client reports as requested.
• Ensure timely, accurate invoices and resolve billing issues with stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation, WIP notes, and billing preference records.
• Collaborate with billing, finance, and firm groups to create efficiencies.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

3E or other legal billing systems

Electronic billing vendor sites

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a skilled Billing Specialist to support partners and attorneys by preparing client bills, generating proformas, and distributing invoices and reports. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to client guidelines while addressing billing inquiries and resolving issues.

The role requires at least two years in billing or accounting within professional services, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.