Senior Legal Biller

Beacon Hill; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal billing firm in California seeks an experienced Senior Legal Biller responsible for managing all aspects of client billing. The role involves ensuring accuracy and compliance with billing guidelines while working closely with attorneys and the accounting team. Candidates should have at least four years of experience, proficiency in LEGAL software, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on service and detail.

Qualifications

• 4 years of legal billing experience required.
• Proficiency in LEGAL software and e-billing platforms.
• Strong understanding of outside counsel guidelines and complex rate structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly billing cycles and ensure invoice accuracy.
• Review and edit pre-bills based on attorney feedback.
• Partner with the accounting team to resolve billing discrepancies.

Skills

Billing accuracy

E-billing proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

LEGAL software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDF tools

Job description

The Senior Legal Biller is responsible for managing all aspects of client billing for assigned attorneys, matters, and tasks, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with firm and client guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly billing cycles for assigned clients, tasks, and matters, ensuring invoices are accurate and compliant with client billing guidelines
• Review and edit pre-bills based on attorney feedback and client-specific requirements, including task codes, block billing, and alternative fee arrangements
• Review matter setup to confirm alignment with client rate agreements and outside counsel guidelines
• Maintain detailed billing instructions and ensure accuracy of client and matter setup in the billing system
• Submit invoices through various e-billing platforms using LEGAL software and monitor successful acceptance; promptly resolve rejections and appeals as needed
• Track and report billing reductions, write-offs, and carry-forwards; escalate significant issues when necessary
• Partner with the Accounting team and attorneys to resolve billing discrepancies and client inquiries
• Monitor budgets and assist in forecasting potential overages or deficits
• Develop and maintain billing schedules, reports, and analyses for internal and client use
• Assist with special billing projects, process improvement initiatives, and training as needed

Key Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of legal billing experience
• Proficiency in LEGAL software
• Strong e-billing background with hands-on experience across multiple vendor platforms
• Strong understanding of outside counsel guidelines, complex rate structures, and alternative billing arrangements
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with partners, clients, and staff
• Proactive and service-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDF tools

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.