What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Harrison LLP?
Harrison LLP is a nationally renowned law firm focused on providing sophisticated wealth planning legal advice, exceptional client service, and innovative solutions. We are looking to add an experienced billing specialist to our growing finance team.
As the Billing Specialist, your job duties will include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for accuracy and completeness of billing based on client guidelines.
- Review and edit proformas in response to attorney and assistant requests.
- Apply retainer funds as directed by attorney.
- Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner.
- Ability to understand Exception rates, Discounts, Multipayor, and Electronic Billing.
- Handle a high volume of bills per month.
- Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, legal assistants, and clients.
- Review and verify accuracy of billing and provide supporting documentation as required.
- Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues.
- Create billing reports and spreadsheets as required.
- Assist with training and mentoring of new employees and less experienced billing staff.
- Administrative responsibilities are consistently well-maintained (rate updates, billing updates, and unallocated balances).
- Assist in rate maintenance – annually and ad hoc.
- Assist with month-end close process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner.
- Must have strong attention to detail.
- Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.
- Deep knowledge to serve as a mentor to other billers and to assist management with special project assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the largest and most complex billing arrangements and ensures the highest quality and customer service.
Qualifications & Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5 years billing experience in a law firm environment required.
- TimeSolve experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person