Senior Legal Billing Coordinator

Jenner & Block; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago is seeking a Billing Coordinator to oversee the billing process, generate invoices, verify information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely client payments.

The role requires 5+ years in a law firm billing department, strong communication, and familiarity with the Rippe LMSV system. Duties include drafting invoices, audits, reporting, and coordinating with partners and legal assistants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a law firm billing department or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Rippe LMSV billing system and direct partner interaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the creation and distribution of draft invoices for assigned partners and legal assistants.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on billing and collections issues for assigned partners and legal assistants.
• Review draft invoices to ensure compliance with billing requirements.
• Process narrative changes, billing adjustments and rate changes for draft invoices.
• Finalize invoices and prepare final invoice packages after ensuring appropriate authorization and approvals.
• Audit invoices for version control and adherence to approved pricing arrangements.
• Submit mailed or emailed invoices after successful audit.
• Submit ebills in accordance with client requirements and resolve rejections as they occur.
• Create and manage monthly billing reports.
• Support accruals process where required by the client.
• File and maintain supporting documentation for finalized invoices.
• Monitor and follow-up on outstanding A/R balances.
• Other pertinent billing duties as requested by Billing Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Billing coordination

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Rippe LMSV billing system

Job description

Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago is seeking a Billing Coordinator to oversee the billing process, generate invoices, verify information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely client payments.

The role requires 5+ years in a law firm billing department, strong communication, and familiarity with the Rippe LMSV system. Duties include drafting invoices, audits, reporting, and coordinating with partners and legal assistants.