Temporary Billing Specialist - Benefits Eligible

Akerman LLP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a TEMPORARY Billing Specialist to support the Financial Services Department. This hybrid role requires a minimum of two days per week in the office and aligns with a busy law firm finance environment.

The candidate should have at least five years of legal billing experience, proficiency with key billing software, and strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate with attorneys and clients under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of legal billing experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Experience with electronic third-party billing applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex client billing guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with legal billing systems such as Elite, Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, SurePoint, CMS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer all aspects of client account analysis and billing.
• Generate, review, and edit prebills, invoices, and billing reports.
• Analyze and manage e-bills requiring appeals due to deductions.
• Work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines.

Skills

Electronic billing

Billing analysis

Microsoft Office

Billing guidelines

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Elite

Elite 3E

Aderant Expert

SurePoint

CMS

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.

Akerman is seeking a TEMPORARY Billing Specialist to support the firm’s Financial Services Department. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two (2) days per week in the office. The Billing Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and administering all aspects of client account analysis and billing. A minimum of five (5) years of legal billing experience in a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Experience with electronic third-party billing applications
• Ability to interpret and apply complex client billing guidelines
• Ability to analyze, track, and manage e-bills requiring appeals due to deductions, including specialty legal billing matters
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Proficiency with legal billing and financial management systems, including Elite, Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, SurePoint, CMS, or similar law firm billing software
• Experience generating, reviewing, and editing prebills, invoices, and billing reports within a law firm environment
• Ability to process high-volume billing accurately and efficiently while maintaining professionalism
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, and business professionals

Candidates must have the ability and willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet client and firm deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years of legal billing experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Prior experience with Elite 3E strongly preferred
• Knowledge of electronic billing vendor platforms such as Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Collaborati, TyMetrix 360, or similar systems is a plus

Akerman offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.

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