Legal Billing Specialist Job at Jackson Walker, Austin, TX

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  • Jackson Walker
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Please note that Jackson Walker is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

Legal Billing Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Billing Department Manager

Location: This role can sit in any of Jackson Walker's office locations and candidate applications within those cities will also be considered.

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Legal Billing Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Open and maintain all Firm client/matter numbers. Set up formats, special rates, and all information needed for billing (addresses, phone numbers, etc.).
  • Review the Engagement Letter for compliance with Billing & Collection guidelines and set up the billing system to comply with the client’s billing arrangements. Check attorney rates and set up special rates or disbursement rates as necessary.
  • Manage the client’s trust/retainer account and confirm amounts are applied or distributed correctly.
  • Print and distribute pre-bills for attorney review and completion, as requested. Manage the receipt of pre-bills via the Prebill Manager Application. Follow up with attorneys on the return of their pre-bills and report attorneys who are not in compliance to Firm management.
  • Edit and modify pre-bills per attorney instruction and confirm compliance with Firm Billing Guidelines.
  • Process appropriate approved unbilled write off forms.
  • Responsible for the distribution of the Firm invoices to the client via the preferred method of delivery; mail, e-mail, or submitting via an electronic billing website.
  • Cancellation of cash receipts and invoices and reapplication of same as necessary.
  • Research and provide requested billing information and reports to attorneys or clients.
  • Change originating credits when requested and approved by Firm management.
  • Works with both the conflicts and collections departments in resolving billing and collections issues as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to work under time constraints, alone or in a team environment.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail, and telephone to provide information with courtesy and tact to clients, attorneys, and other staff members.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Knowledge of legal accounting software, preferably Aderant.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
    • High school diploma or GED required.

Years of Experience:

  • Self-starter with minimum of 5 years of billing experience in a law firm setting required.
  • e-Billing and Aderant experience strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:

  • Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise and temperature.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at BusinessProfessionalRecruiting@jw.com

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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