Senior Legal Billing Specialist | Elite 3E Expert

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

HSA/FSA options

Paid holidays

PTO 15 days

Job summary

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC is seeking a experienced Legal Billing Specialist to join our Private Client practice. You will manage monthly client billing, ensure accuracy of invoices, and support attorneys and staff across the firm.

In this role you will use Elite 3E and MS Office to process, review, and finalize invoices, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-volume billing with precision. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal billing experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with Elite 3E legal billing software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle a high volume of invoices with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Compile, manage, and execute monthly client billing.
• Process complex legal billing accurately and efficiently in accordance with client fee agreements and attorney instructions.
• Review and edit proformas in response to attorney and paralegal requests.
• Finalize and post invoices using Elite 3E, the firm's financial software.
• Maintain contact with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients, observing confidentiality of client and firm matters.
• Conduct AR and Collections efforts with clients.
• Utilize accounting software and billing programs (e.g., Elite 3E) as well as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Assist with data updates and special projects as needed.

Skills

4+ years legal billing

Elite 3E

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Elite 3E

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC is seeking a experienced Legal Billing Specialist to join our Private Client practice. You will manage monthly client billing, ensure accuracy of invoices, and support attorneys and staff across the firm.

In this role you will use Elite 3E and MS Office to process, review, and finalize invoices, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-volume billing with precision. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.