Nashville, Tennessee
Job DescriptionThe Senior Billing Specialist prepares and distributes accurate pre-bills, invoices, and standard analysis/reports, which involves interacting with billing attorneys, secretaries, and firm clients daily.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Process client bills via Aderant software.
- Research and answer billing questions.
- Review pre-bills, generating accurate invoices and encouraging cyclical billing practices, according to requests by attorneys and secretaries.
- Regularly follow up on unbilled accounts, ensuring that all functions are completed on time and with high service levels.
- Anticipate and troubleshoot issues from the perspective of policy, personnel/attorneys, and clients.
- Submission of electronic invoices using EbillingHub and attention to process from start to finish.
- Ad hoc reports for attorneys as needed.
- Provide mentorship to Billing Specialists, Billing Assistants, and Billing Clerks
- Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE- BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related experience, preferably in a large legal services or professional services organization
- 5+ years of experience in a Legal Billing Specialist role
- Knowledge of effective legal billing procedures and of computerized legal billing systems (Aderant Expert) and electronic online billing applications (EbillingHub, Legal Tracker, T360, Mitratech Collaborati, etc.) is a plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office
- Strong typing/keyboard skills and able to use a 10-key calculator by touch.
- Ability to self-direct, prioritize tasks and work with minimum supervision and with Individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills, attention to detail and the willingness to work as part of a team are highly desired.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
The expected salary range for this position is $80k - $90k. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.
