Legal Billing Coordinator

Position Details:

Title: Billing Coordinator

Location: Hackensack, NJ

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Duties:

• Prepare and edit client invoices in accordance with firm policies and client guidelines.
• Proficient in E-billing procedures.
• Review and verify accuracy of billing data, ensuring all billable time and expenses are accounted for.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to resolve billing discrepancies and issues.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding billing and payment status.
• Process write-offs following Firm policy.
• Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split-party billing, preparation of electronic bills).
• Ability to handle a high volume of bills per month.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, assistants, and clients.
• Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required.
• Create new billing formats as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly billing reports for management review.

Required Skills:

• 3 or more years hands-on billing experience in a law firm.
• Elite 3E, Aderant (or equivalent accounting software) experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to organize work flow and use time efficiently.
• Ability to show strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.