Billing Specialist | Law Firm Location: Chicago, IL Schedule: Full-Time | Fully In-Office Salary: $80,000–$95,000 + Bonus We are seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to join a well-established law firm in Chicago’s River North area. This is a key role supporting the firm’s billing operations and working closely with attorneys, accounting, and administrative staff. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of law firm billing experience, a strong understanding of the legal billing cycle, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full billing cycle from pre-bill through final invoice
- Prepare, review, edit, and process attorney pre-bills
- Process write-downs, expense postings, and billing adjustments
- Prepare and submit electronic invoices through e-billing platforms
- Ensure invoices comply with client billing guidelines
- Run billing reports and assist with billing-related analysis
- Work directly with attorneys to address billing questions and requests
- Manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a high-volume environment
- Maintain accurate and detailed billing records
- Partner with accounting and other internal teams as needed
Qualifications
- 5+ years of law firm billing experience required
- Strong experience with legal billing and e-billing systems
- Experience with pre-bills, write-downs, expense posting, invoice processing, and reporting
- Strong understanding of client billing guidelines
- ProLaw experience is a plus, but comparable legal billing systems will be considered
- Excel experience preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Responsive, proactive, and comfortable working directly with attorneys
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Willingness to work occasional overtime as business needs require
Compensation
- Base Salary: $80,000–$95,000
- Bonus Potential: Depending on experience and performance
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Additional employer-sponsored benefits and firm perks
- Professional, collaborative work environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal billing professional who enjoys taking ownership of the billing process, working directly with attorneys, and being an important part of a busy law firm environment. Interested? Apply today with your most up-to-date resume to be considered.
Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year
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