Legal Billing Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Biller to join a legal organization in La Jolla, California in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This position supports the full billing cycle by preparing accurate invoices, coordinating electronic submissions, and addressing billing questions in a timely manner. The ideal candidate brings strong legal billing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload while meeting client-specific requirements.Responsibilities:• Prepare, revise, and finalize prebills based on attorney direction, including tasks such as allocating charges among clients, applying retainer balances, and readying invoices for submission.• Process billable time and related charges for attorneys and paralegals in accordance with client billing instructions and firm standards.• Transmit invoices through electronic billing platforms and investigate submission rejections or technical issues until resolved.• Manage a substantial billing volume each cycle while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.• Verify invoice details and supporting records to ensure all billing information is correct before release.• Research billing discrepancies, respond to inquiries, and provide practical solutions to resolve account-related concerns.• Apply client guidelines consistently, including requirements tied to rates, billing schedules, documentation, and cost controls.• Partner with the Billing Manager, billing team, and legal staff to address exceptions, coordinate priorities, and support billing-related projects.• Use billing software effectively, including troubleshooting system issues that affect invoice preparation or submission.