Senior Client Billing & Revenue Specialist

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Global AM Law Firm in Washington, DC and New York is seeking a Senior Client Billing & Revenue Specialist to support complex client billing, invoicing, and revenue management in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

The ideal candidate combines meticulous analytical skills with strong client service, partnering with attorneys and finance teams to ensure accurate invoicing, efficient collections, and timely revenue realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of law firm billing, client accounting, or legal finance experience.
• Experience with Aderant, Elite, or 3E billing systems preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across teams and with clients.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex client billing cycles, including invoice preparation, review, submission, and analysis of billing data and client requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for attorneys, clients, and internal teams regarding billing inquiries, adjustments, and account status updates.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, attorneys, finance teams, and support staff across the firm.
• Prepare and process monthly client invoices along with supporting documentation, including detailed backup materials as required.
• Manage partner billing portfolios, including time entry review, billing coordination, and collections support activities.
• Process and analyze A/R write-offs, retainer applications, on-account payments, and related financial adjustments.
• Perform time and cost transfers, ensuring proper allocation of expenses and billing accuracy across matters.
• Monitor invoice submission status, identify rejected or reduced bills, and proactively resolve billing discrepancies with clients and attorneys.
• Provide support to partners and clients regarding outstanding balances, short-paid invoices, and billing-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal finance and accounting teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely revenue realization.
• Assist in identifying process improvements within billing workflows and client reporting structures.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent working

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aderant

Elite

3E

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Title

Senior Client Billing & Revenue Specialist

Location

New York, NY OR Washington, DC (Hybrid – 2 days/week)

Organization

Global AM Law Firm

Compensation

Base salary up to $125K + paid overtime, annual bonus, full benefits package, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and additional firm perks

Position Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Client Billing & Revenue Specialist to support complex client billing, invoicing, and revenue management functions within its Washington, DC office. This hybrid role offers strong visibility with attorneys and clients while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven professional services environment.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative billing professional with strong technical aptitude, excellent client service skills, and the ability to manage high-volume, complex billing portfolios. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate invoicing, efficient collections, and strong financial coordination across assigned partners and practice groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex client billing cycles, including invoice preparation, review, submission, and analysis of billing data and client requirements
• Serve as a primary point of contact for attorneys, clients, and internal teams regarding billing inquiries, adjustments, and account status updates
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners, attorneys, finance teams, and support staff across the firm
• Prepare and process monthly client invoices along with supporting documentation, including detailed backup materials as required
• Manage partner billing portfolios, including time entry review, billing coordination, and collections support activities
• Process and analyze A/R write-offs, retainer applications, on-account payments, and related financial adjustments
• Perform time and cost transfers, ensuring proper allocation of expenses and billing accuracy across matters
• Monitor invoice submission status, identify rejected or reduced bills, and proactively resolve billing discrepancies with clients and attorneys
• Provide support to partners and clients regarding outstanding balances, short-paid invoices, and billing-related issues
• Collaborate with internal finance and accounting teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely revenue realization
• Assist in identifying process improvements within billing workflows and client reporting structures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of law firm billing, client accounting, or legal finance experience required
• Experience with Aderant, Elite, or 3E billing systems strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with clients
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team structure
• Demonstrated adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven professional services environment