Senior Billing Specialist - The Panther Group

INTAKE NOTES:
- 3E/Elite required
- can handle more complex  and various types of billing for high profile attorneys
- Review and analyze reports
- enter rates and split billing
- 5+ years in law firm required
- $70-90k.
 
Chicago, IL
222 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60601


As the Senior Billing Specialist, your job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of billing based on client guidelines
• Review and edit proformas in response to attorney and secretary requests
• Apply retainer funds as directed by attorney
• Process write-offs following Firm policy
• Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner
• Ability to understand Exception rates, Discounts, Multipayor, and Electronic Billing
• Handle a high volume of bills per month
• Effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and clients
• Review and verify accuracy of billing and provide supporting documentation as required
• Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
• Create billing reports and spreadsheets for analyses as required
• Monitor and manage WIP and AR on assignment
• May assist in preparing documentation for exhibits in court
• Assist with training and mentoring of new employees and less experienced billing staff
• Successfully manages the billing operation of the Firm’s largest and most complex client relationships, involving intricate billing arrangements, acts in an advisory capacity to their attorneys on billing matters
• Administrative responsibilities are consistently well-maintained (rate updates, split billing updates, electronic submissions/appeals and unallocated balances)
• Assist in Rate Maintenance – Annually and Ad Hoc
• Assist in Time Conversions and month-end close process
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently, self-starter
• Ability to work overtime
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Deep knowledge to serve as a mentor to other billers and to assist management with special project assignments
• Demonstrate ability to manage the largest and most complex billing arrangements and ensures the highest quality and customer service

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years billing experience in a law firm environment required
• Elite or 3E accounting software experience preferred
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

• Elite or 3E accounting software experience preferred
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel