Legal Billing Coordinator

Job Description:

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare complex clients' billing from pre-bills thru final invoices, including editing utilizing Aderant Expert.
• Handle electronic billing through various outside third-party programs (CounselLink, Legal Tracker, CounselGo, Collaboration and others).
• Responsible for all aspects of billing, including editing and creating bills.
• Create and update clients, matters and timekeepers in systems.
• Process various time and costs charges.
• Provide various ad-hoc financial information to partners, clients and within the department.
• Participate in the monthly closings and reporting as required.
• Interact and respond to inquires from attorneys and staff.  
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a law firm required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Aderant Expert Time required, Chrome River, and ADP preferred.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Able to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and clients.
• Ability to handle a high volume of bills per month.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.