Billing Specialist - Fisher & Phillips LLP

Billing Specialist

At Fisher Phillips, we know exceptional talent is the key to our success, to providing the best service to our internal and external clients. Being a part of the Fisher Phillips team means you will work with cutting edge technology in a professional and fun environment under leadership ready to invest in your professional development. If you have a growth mindset, are eager to challenge yourself, and desire to work with a team of professionals instituting change on an ongoing basis, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Fisher Phillips an international labor and employment law firm, is hiring a talented Billing Specialist to support the needs of the firm. This position can be performed hybrid/remote from any of our offices but will be based out of the Atlanta office. To view information about any one of our offices, please visit our website at www.fisherphillips.com.

In this role, the Billing Specialist will have responsibility for managing and executing billing and coordinating eBilling. The Specialist must be service-oriented and can work easily with a broad range of people and companies, including frequent and ongoing contact with firm attorneys, staff and clients. The Specialist must possess experience in billing and finance. This is not an information technology position, but the candidate must be technologically savvy with the ability to learn and use billing software, collections software, and eBilling programs. The Specialist must be organized and can perform duties without constant monitoring, but must also keep direct supervisor and firm management updated frequently. Although this position is a hybrid/remote position, you would generally need to be available to work during standard business hours.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare prebills and/or drafts in proper format, at the beginning of each billing cycle for all assigned attorneys and verify that prebills capture all unbilled time. Log and distribute same to assigned attorneys for editing.
• Log returned and edited prebills/drafts, then perform edits in Prebill Viewer/Aderant (time & billing software). Ensure adherence to client billing guidelines and attorney preferences. Ensure attorney adherence to internal protocols (e.g., billing or collection write off approvals, sending reminders to attorneys regarding deadlines).
• Prepare and print finals for attorney signature. Log and distribute same to attorneys. Once approval is secured for finalizing, send to finance for posting. After receiving verification of posting from finance then mail paper invoices, eBill or email client for payment.
• Track and research unapplied credit and trust balances monthly. Upon approval from client and attorney or department manager, apply to invoices or request refund checks as appropriate. Notify finance of client or matter updates to contacts, billing guidelines, etc.
• Access and update eBilling vendor sites for clients.
• Assist all offices regarding billing procedures, use of billing software and eBilling software as needed.
• Assist billing department and accounting department as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of the firm business process and business operations.
• Knowledge of Excel and ability to create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of the firm’s goals and objectives.
• 5 years billing, preferably with a law firm.
• Aderant legal billing software experience is preferred but not required.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Fisher Phillips is committed to attracting the best Professional Staff, we offer competitive salaries and an expansive benefits package deal for our eligible Staff including Performance-based Salary Increases, Affordable Health and Life Insurance with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts, Sick Time, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Our Firm supports personal wellness and provides a thriving Wellness Program, 24/7 Telehealth Services and Employee Assistance Program. We also offer optional benefits such as Critical Care, Student Loan Refinancing Program, Pet Insurance and more.
No relocation costs. Principals only; no calls please.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.