Legal Billing/Collections Specialist

a {text-decoration: none;color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td {border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th {background-color: #f5f5f5;} Legal Billing / Collections Specialist Location: Washington, DC Metro Area Schedule: Remote Employment Type: Contracr-ro-Hire Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Legal Billing / Collections Specialist to join a professional services organization. This position will manage client billing and accounts receivable activities, with a strong focus on accurate legal invoicing, collections follow-up, account reconciliation, and resolving billing discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a law firm or legal services environment and be comfortable working directly with attorneys, clients, accounting teams, and other internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, edit, and finalize client invoices in accordance with attorney and client billing requirements. Manage assigned accounts receivable and proactively follow up on outstanding balances. Communicate professionally with clients regarding invoices, payment status, discrepancies, and past-due accounts. Work closely with attorneys and internal teams to resolve billing and collection issues. Review accounts for aging balances and identify items requiring follow-up. Process billing adjustments, write-offs, transfers, and corrections as appropriate. Reconcile client accounts and research payment or billing discrepancies. Maintain accurate billing and collection records. Assist with month-end billing and accounts receivable activities. Follow client-specific billing guidelines and internal financial procedures. Qualifications 2+ years of billing, collections, or accounts receivable experience , preferably within a law firm or legal services environment . Hands-on experience with high-volume or complex client billing. Strong understanding of accounts receivable and collections processes. Experience working directly with attorneys and/or professional-services clients. Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial and billing systems. Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Preferred Experience Legal e-billing and electronic invoice submission. Experience with platforms such as Aderant, Elite 3E, BillBlast, eBillingHub, or similar legal billing systems . Experience reviewing aging reports and managing collection portfolios. Familiarity with outside counsel guidelines and client-specific billing requirements. IND4 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cherry Bekaert