Billing Specialist (Law Firm)

Billing Specialist | Part-time Contract 6 months | Mid-Size Law Firm | Chicago, IL Our prestigious boutique litigation law firm client is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced legal billing specialist for a part time contract role in their Chicago office.  Seeking a motivated individual with SurePoint experience to join their Accounting Department. We are offering a very competitive hourly pay rate.

Please send your resume to Shay Force: [email protected]

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Responsibilities:

• Generate monthly invoice proformas at the beginning of each month.
• Review invoice proformas for accuracy before circulating to the Billing Attorneys
• Edit and process complex client invoices on a timely basis per client billing guidelines.
• Submit paper and electronic invoices to clients.
• Respond to internal and external billing requests.
• Advise Billing Attorneys of aged A/R monthly.
• Provide accurate and efficient Accounts Payable Processing
• Maintain updated files of unpaid and paid vouchers.
• Post client payments against accounts receivable
• Assist with month end closing.
• Responsible for opening and closing client matter files.
• Responsible for maintaining timekeeper database.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Requirements (Required):

• Strong knowledge of excel
• Ability to work independently and in a highly accurate manner
• Ability to organize and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• One to three years of law firm billing experience; preferably electronic billing, SurePoint (Rippe & Kingston) experience.
• Legal research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.
• E-discovery platforms: Relativity
• File management tools: iManage
• Docketing and case monitoring tools
• Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

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Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.

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Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

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Work Hours: 9-5 Tues, Wed and Friday