Senior Billing Specialist — Hybrid (Legal)

Simpson Thacher; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Chicago is seeking a Senior Billing Coordinator to manage attorney billing, prepare pre-bills, apply retainer funds, and process complex invoices.

The role requires 3–5 years in a large law firm, strong Excel and 3E skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Hybrid work with a competitive base salary is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of billing experience in a large law firm.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with 3E or comparable billing system.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze and process a high volume of attorney bills monthly.
• Review and edit pre-bills in response to requests.
• Submit invoices electronically and assist with bill resolution as needed.
• Mentor and train new Billing Coordinators as directed.

Skills

Billing experience

Excel

3E billing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

3E

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Chicago is seeking a Senior Billing Coordinator to manage attorney billing, prepare pre-bills, apply retainer funds, and process complex invoices.

The role requires 3–5 years in a large law firm, strong Excel and 3E skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Hybrid work with a competitive base salary is offered.