Legal Billing Coordinator

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

 Generate and distribute prebills on a monthly basis.

 Review and enter changes to prebills in accounting program to ensure invoices are rendered according to client requirements.

 Prepare and send paper and/or pdf invoices on a monthly basis.

 Prepare electronic invoices using LEDES files and ensure successful submissions via designated electronic billing systems.

 Prepare supporting documentation as required by the clients.

 Follow up on outstanding prebills and cover letters.

 Review and maintain billing guidelines and special instructions in accounting database.

 Create new matters in electronic billing systems.

 Monitor and submit case budgets in electronic billing systems.

 Monitor and submit timekeeper billing rates and staffing plans in electronic billing systems.

 Submit invoice appeals through various electronic billing systems as needed.

 Respond to various billing related inquiries.

Job Requirements:

Key requirements:

 Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in legal billing.

 Familiarity and working knowledge of UTBMS codes and LEDES1998B format

.  Familiarity and working knowledge of WIP and A/R balances.

 Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team environment.

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Strong written and oral communication skills.

 Strong attention to details.

 Ability to manage shifting priorities.

 Excellent organizational and time management skills.

 Flexibility with overtime as necessary.

 Knowledge of LMS/SurePoint time and billing system and e-billing platforms.

 Advanced Excel, MS Word and Outlook skills.

 Team player.