Sr. Billing Specialist

Ogletree Deakins; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Billing Specialist to enhance their Billing department. This role involves managing complex client billing processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law firm billing, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a firm that values collaboration and continuous improvement, offering a range of benefits and a supportive work culture. This position may be remote or hybrid, providing flexibility while contributing to a leading team in the legal field.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

401(k) Matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm billing experience preferred.
• Strong technology skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle billing functions and prepare final bills.
• Mentor and train Billing Specialists and Assistants.

Skills

Billing Process Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Aderant

Elite

MS Office Suite

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Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Billing Specialist to join the firm’s expanding Billing department. The Senior Billing Specialist is responsible for all aspects of client billing for assigned Billing Attorneys. This position will prepare complex multipayor, joint and split billing while managing a large volume of client billing to include multiple location assignments. The Senior Legal Billing Specialist is knowledgeable about the Elite or Aderant database and table relationships, able to provide feedback/suggestions to improve processes/efficiencies, and assists with the testing and implementation of same. This role serves as the first catalyst for escalating any situation that needs the authority of a Billing Supervisor. The successful candidate must reside proximate to Dallas, TX, Cleveland, OH, or Kansas City, MO, and this position may be remote or hybrid.

Essential Functions

• Perform full-cycle billing functions, including reviewing time entries, processing edits, transferring time entries when necessary, and preparing and posting final bills for the monthly billing cycle.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ensure cross-team quality of work.
• Encourage collaborative behavior across the team.
• Assist with delivering training related to policies and procedures in their area of expertise.
• Proactively seek and provide recommendations to improve billing processes, training needs, and resources.
• Serve as mentors and assist in the training and development of Billing Specialists and Billing Assistants.
• Consistently model positive and professional behavior and encourage the team to do the same.

Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 3+ years of law firm billing experience, preferably within a global law firm or professional services environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and communicate clearly and directly with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Strong technology skills, including MS Office Suite and leveraging technology in work processes.
• Experience with Aderant, Elite, or similar billing software is preferred.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

In accordance with various state laws, the expected salary range varies by location, e.g., between $51,040 and $76,560 for Colorado, and similar ranges for other states. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. Benefits include Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, 401(k) matching, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave, Health and Life Insurance, Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please email Megan Becker at [e-mail] with "Sr. Billing Specialist" in the subject line. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is a leading labor and employment law firm with over 1,100 attorneys across the US, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. Recognized repeatedly as a top law firm, committed to diversity and equal opportunity.