Legal Billing Manager

confidential

Hackensack, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Billing, Develop and Maintain Customers, Finance, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Time Management
QUALIFICATIONS

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

 

 

LOCATION
Hackensack, NJ
POSTED
Today

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

About the Company

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Top 200 AMLAW firm.