Legal Billing Specialist

Legal Billing Specialist

A global law firm is seeking a Legal Billing Specialist to join its Revenue Management team in the Chicago office. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, and the chance to work in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.

The Legal Billing Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end invoice preparation, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance throughout the billing process. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. Strong communication skills are essential for partnering effectively with attorneys and internal teams and responding to billing needs.

This position is based in the Chicago office, reports to the Billing Manager of Revenue Management, and requires flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit prebills through Prebill Viewer and Aderant based on requests from billing attorneys.
• Generate a high volume of complex client invoices using Aderant.
• Ensure invoices comply with client billing guidelines and include all required supporting documentation prior to submission.
• Submit electronic bills through EHub, including the necessary supporting documentation.
• Monitor and promptly address invoice rejections, reductions, and items requiring appeals.
• Respond to billing-related inquiries.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed or requested.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, along with a professional demeanor and presentation.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and adapt within a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision while also taking a proactive approach in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and maintain excellent follow-up.
• Proactive approach to identifying billing issues and recommending potential solutions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships across all levels of the firm.

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Legal Biller required.

Technology

• Experience with Aderant or Elite/3E preferred, along with Prebill Viewer, E-billing Hub, and Bill Blast.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence, including its core capabilities and limitations, as well as the importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations in a professional services environment.