Technical Skills
Proficiency in legal billing systems (Elite 3E, Aderant, or similar). Experience with e-billing platforms (EBH, Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Serengeti, Tymetrix). Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
Familiarity with financial reporting and revenue cycle management.
Experience
10+ years of legal billing experience within a law firm environment, preferably in an AmLaw 200 or large firm setting.
3+ years of supervisory or management experience. We offer a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits program.
Billing Operations Management
Oversee the preparation, review, and distribution of client invoices
Manage billing cycles (monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc), ensuring timely completion.
Handle complex billing arrangements (e.g., alternative fee arrangements, contingency, blended rates, fee caps).
Monitor WIP (Work in Progress) and AR (Accounts Receivable) aging
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of billing coordinators and/or specialists.
Provide coaching on billing accuracy, system usage, and client compliance requirements.
Attorney & Client Support
Act as primary billing liaison to partners and legal assistants.
Support client audits and respond to billing-related requests from clients.
Systems & Process Improvement. Manage and optimize billing system (Elite 3E).e-billing platforms (e.g., Legal Tracker, Serengeti, CounselLink).
Identify opportunities for process automation, efficiency improvements, and standardization.
Partner with IT and finance teams on system upgrades and implementations.
Compliance & Controls
Ensure billing practices comply with firm policies and internal controls.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and participate in internal/external audits.
Monitor compliance with client billing guidelines to reduce rejections and write-offs.
Reporting & Analytics
Produce billing-related reports including WIP, billed/unbilled revenue, realization rates, and billing trends.
Analyze billing data to identify inefficiencies or revenue leakage.
Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and practice group leaders.
Oversee end-to-end legal billing operations. Ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant preparation of client invoices. This leadership role manages billing operations across multiple practice groups and offices, drives process improvements, maintains adherence to client billing guidelines, and supports the firm’s revenue cycle management objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess significant law firm billing experience, strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of legal e-billing systems and client requirements, and the ability to partner effectively with attorneys and finance leadership in a fast-paced AmLaw environment
Top 200 AMLAW firm.