Senior Billing Coordinator

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Billing Coordinator for a global law firm in Austin, Texas. This role involves managing the entire billing cycle, ensuring compliance with ethical rules, and resolving client inquiries. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of legal billing experience, with proficiency in legal billing software and strong analytical skills. A hybrid schedule is available, and the compensation ranges from $70,000 to $100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal billing in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the legal billing process.
• MUST have prior/current law firm/legal billing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete billing cycle for assigned attorneys and clients.
• Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies.

Skills

Legal billing expertise

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Elite

3E

Aderant

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Legal Billing Coordinator - Austin, Texas - $70-100k - A hybrid schedule is available with this opportunity.

Prior/current law firm/legal billing experience is required.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Billing Coordinator to join our client's team, who is a well-known, global law firm. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of their billing process.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete billing cycle for assigned attorneys and clients, including:
  • Reviewing and coding time entries for accuracy and adherence to firm guidelines.
  • Preparing and proofreading invoices, ensuring compliance with client billing agreements and ethical rules.
  • Submitting invoices electronically and following up on timely approvals and payments.
  • Researching and resolving billing discrepancies and client inquiries.
• Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable, including:
  • Identifying and addressing overdue invoices promptly and professionally.
  • Collaborating with attorneys and clients to resolve collection issues.
  • Maintaining accurate records and reporting on accounts receivable activity.
• Provide support and assistance to attorneys and legal staff with billing-related matters.
• Stay up-to-date on legal billing regulations and best practices.
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in legal billing software and other relevant technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal billing, with proven success in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of the legal billing process, from time entry review to collection efforts.
• MUST have prior/current law firm/legal billing experience.
• Strong understanding of legal billing ethics and regulations.
• Experience working with complex billing arrangements and alternative fee structures.
• Proficiency in legal billing software (e.g., Elite, 3E, Aderant), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and other relevant software programs.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and other staff members.