Law Firm Billing Specialist
O'Hagan Meyer is a busy law firm seeking a detailed-oriented and highly organized Billing Specialist to join their team in the Chicago Loop. The role involves managing complex billing cycles, ensuring accuracy in billing processes, and maintaining communication with all parties involved in billing.
Responsibilities
- Complete complex billing cycles and provide insightful analysis on client accounts and balances
- Distribute and process prebills for assigned attorneys in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines, ensuring accuracy of time entries, billing rates and matter details
- Prepare, review and finalize invoices and internal documentation, ensuring all required back-up is accurate and complete
- Distribute invoices, including submission of invoices through various eBilling platforms
- Monitor and follow-up on invoice submissions, ensuring billing has been delivered to all parties
- Maintain comprehensive records and files for assigned billing attorneys, including but not limited to deductible and SIR amounts
- Communicate professionally with all billing parties to resolve billing discrepancies
- Respond to attorneys, clients, insureds, claim handlers and supporting departments promptly and professionally
- Assist with projects as needed and other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree
- Prior billing experience in a law firm highly preferred
- Prior billing experience in a professional environment preferred
- Familiarity with legal billing software (Juris, Aderant, BillBlast, or similar) preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear, professional communication skills and a team-player mindset
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Commuter Benefits
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