Legal Billing Coordinator - Kansas City

Billing Coordinator Positions

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking three Billing Coordinators to join its growing finance team. These positions are open in the firm's Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis (Clayton), and Dallas offices, offering a hybrid work schedule. The firm is expanding its department following internal restructuring and is seeking detail-oriented, high-performing professionals with strong legal billing experience in a large law firm environment.

Position Overview

The Billing Coordinator will be responsible for managing high-volume billing processes for a designated group of attorneys, handling approximately 7001,000 prebills per billing cycle and supporting 2530 billing attorneys. This role requires precision, professionalism, and a commitment to accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of the billing cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and finalize monthly prebills and invoices in compliance with client billing guidelines.
• Coordinate with attorneys and administrative staff to ensure accurate time entry and prompt billing.
• Submit electronic invoices through various e-billing platforms and monitor approvals.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring adherence to firm and client requirements.
• Collaborate with the finance team to streamline billing workflows and improve efficiency.
• Maintain detailed billing records and produce periodic reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal billing experience in a large law firm setting is required.

• Experience supporting 2530 attorneys and managing 7001,000 prebills per billing cycle.

• Proficiency with Elite 3E, Aderant, or similar legal billing software.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated longevity in previous roles the firm values candidates seeking long-term career stability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $60,000 $90,000 (higher end for top performers).

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and hybrid work flexibility.