Legal Biller

About this position

Full-service law firm seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Biller to manage client invoicing, e-billing, and new file opening within the accounting department. This role oversees the full billing lifecycle, ensuring invoices are accurate, comply with fee agreements and client guidelines, and are submitted or distributed on time. The Legal Biller works closely with partners, legal assistants, clients, and the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute monthly pre-bills to attorneys and legal assistants for review.
• Edit, review, finalize, and post client invoices.
• Open matters in accordance with billing schedules and client guidelines.
• Process write-downs, write-offs, rate adjustments, and matter or time transfers.
• Review attorney time entries and expenses for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate descriptions.
• Finalize and post approved invoices in the firm's financial and time-and-billing software.
• Manage split-party billing, multi-matter discounts, and retainer applications.
• Prepare and transmit LEDES-formatted invoices through e-billing and vendor portals, including Legal Tracker and CounselLink.
• Monitor e-billing portal activity, including invoice acceptances, rejections, and appeals.
• Troubleshoot electronic billing rejections, correct task and activity code errors, and resubmit modified bills.
• Apply client-specific billing guidelines, fee caps, and submission rules.
• Respond to billing inquiries and disputes from attorneys and clients.
• Support month-end billing processes and run reports.
• Perform conflict checks and open new matters in the accounting software.

Required Qualifications

• One to three years of legal billing experience within a law firm.
• Experience with legal accounting and billing systems, preferably Juris.
• Familiarity with major e-billing vendor platforms and LEDES data formats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, and deadline-management skills.
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach to resolving billing issues.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Availability for a full-time, in-office position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Legal Tracker and CounselLink e-billing portals.

Location and commute

Garden City, NY 11536.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3259369770.