Legal Billing Clerk

Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Legal Billing Clerk for a great law firm in Raleigh, NC.

This is a full time, direct hire opportunity.

Pay : $65-$75 / k

Summary :

The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and organize tasks promptly and efficiently. This person will be very detail-oriented and willing to learn new tasks and software applications.

The person in this role must be capable of completing all necessary tasks in the Billing department of a large law firm.

Duties :

Prepare and process a high volume of pre-bills and final bills in a timely manner and in accordance with internal and external guidelines;

this includes submission of electronically billed invoices to appropriate third party vendors such as Legal Tracker, CounselLink and Passport.

• Process billing adjustments and prepare special bills and estimates as necessary.
• Manage the departmental in-box which includes such tasks as conducting and resolving conflict checks; opening new clients and matters;

editing existing clients, matters and timekeeper profiles; responding to various inquiries.

• Generate and distribute monthly past due statements to clients.
• Assist with production and distribution of monthly billing reports and ad-hoc reports as necessary.
• Onboard electronically billed clients and file appeals as needed.
• Analyze and implement complex billing rates and instructions.
• Train new attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants on new client matter intake and time entry.
• Respond to audit letter requests.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as needed.

Requirements :

• Must be reliable and professional.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience in an Accounting or Billing department preferred, preferably in a law firm or a professional services organization.

Law firm experience highly desired.

• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite is assumed; proficiency in PDF manipulation is helpful.
• Experience with billing software, Elite or 3E highly desired.
• Must be able to use diplomacy and discretion when distributing information.
• Must be able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Possess moderate motor coordination to function effectively in an indoor professional office environment requiring frequent and prolonged sitting, standing, repetitive finger motion, computer usage and routine walking, bending, reaching and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Available to work 37.5 hours per week to be scheduled between 8 : 30am - 6 : 00pm, Monday-Friday, with overtime when necessary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

To apply please email your resume to tphillips@ultimatestaffing.com