Billing Specialist/E-Billing Appeals

Job Description

Job Description

Musick Peeler is seeking an experienced Billing Specialist/E-Billing Appeals in our Los

Angeles office. This is a full-time, on-site, hourly, non-exempt position with a work schedule of

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Qualifications

The candidate must have a minimum of 3+ years of legal billing experience, strong Excel/MS

Office skills, with a deep understanding of legal billing rules (e.g., e-billing & client guidelines),

excellent attention to detail, and superb communication/organizational skills. Direct Aderant or

similar software experience required (such as Elite 3E). Experience with E-billing and appeals

tracking and submission is required. This candidate will report to and work closely with the

Director of Finance. We adhere to a team approach, working closely with billing and collections

team members to reach monthly targets.

Software Experience

 Must be proficient in Aderant/ Sierra - or experience with Elite Enterprise, Elite Prolaw,

or other equivalent legal billing software

Core Experience

 Time entry and billing for hourly, flat-fee, and contingency matters

 Understanding billable vs. non-billable time

 Preparing prebills and final invoices

 Handling billing adjustments and write-offs

 Proficient with client-specific e-billing guidelines (LEDES, UTBMS codes)

 Catching time entry errors, attention to detail

 Ensuring rate accuracy

 Reviewing narratives for compliance

 Reconciling billing discrepancies

 Familiar with basic accounts receivable (AR) processes

 Applying client payments

 Familiar with trust accounting basics (IOLTA awareness is a plus)

 Month-end billing cycles

 Working with general ledger summaries

 E-billing platforms and site administration (e.g., CounselLink, Legal Tracker, Serengeti,

etc.), including maintaining timekeeper status, rates, budgets, user profiles, submitting

and tracking of appeals

 Enter timekeeper rate and new matter setups for assigned billing and e-bill clients

 Review outside counsel guidelines and update billing system to ensure compliance

 Following strict client billing rules and guidelines

Communication

 Working directly with billing team, attorneys and legal assistants

 Explaining billing issues clearly (often to non-billing staff)

 Handling confidential client and financial data discreetly

General Items

 Finance or Accounting degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

 Multi-office or large-firm billing environments

 High-volume billing (hundreds of bills per cycle)

 Collections support or client follow-up

 Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Benefits/Compensation

Musick Peeler offers a collaborative and professional work environment with a competitive

salary and excellent benefits. A summary of our full-time, non-exempt benefits includes:

 Retirement: 401(k) plan with annual employer contribution; employee deferrals

 Healthcare: Medical (HMO/PPO options), dental, and vision coverage; Dependent

coverage, domestic partners coverage is available

 Life Insurance: Group and supplemental life insurance options available

 Disability: Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options available

 Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing initiatives, including EAP professional counseling and

referral services

 Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave; paid firm holidays

 Parking/Transportation: MPG offers covered parking or a monthly transportation

allowance

 Celebrations: Events for holidays, birthday commemorations, special staff

acknowledgments and annual firm events

 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Plans – Sections 125 and 132 plans available

 Professional Development: On-boarding and in-house training programs, continuing

learning and professional growth and development opportunities

Salary range for this position is $75K+ DOE

Firm Info:

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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and

applicants without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national

origin, sex or any other applicable category protected by state and/or federal laws. In addition

to federal law requirements, Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP complies with applicable state and

local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the firm has

facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,

hiring, retention, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation and training.