Honigman LLP · 5 days ago
Billing Specialist II
Metro Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expHonigman LLP is a premier business law firm based in Michigan with an international practice. They are seeking a Billing Specialist II responsible for managing the billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accurate and timely billing to clients by collaborating with attorneys and other staff members.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Brandon Wisdom
Responsibilities
Generate, review, and accurately prepare invoices for legal services, ensuring adherence to client-specific billing guidelines, fee arrangements, and timekeeping records
Generate Pre-Bills, make edits, and finalize bills. Mail and/or Email final bills to the clients
Maintain detailed records of billing transactions, adjustments, and correspondence related to billing disputes and resolutions
Familiarity with legal billing software systems (e.g. Aderant, Billblast) to manage billing processes and ensure accuracy
With respect to e-billing, upload new timekeeper rates in e-billing vendor sites, request new matter setups in e-billing vendor sites, and monitor status of the invoices ensuring rejected bills are timely addressed
Process and submit electronic (Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard – “LEDES”) invoices through various online e-billing platforms (e.g., Serengeti, Tymetrix, etc.)
Manage and track reimbursable expenses, disbursements, and other billable costs associated with legal matters
Prepare detailed billing reports for attorneys, summarizing billing information and providing aging analysis. Assist with special projects as needed
Address billing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues promptly and professionally, providing exceptional client service
Maintain organized billing records and databases, including client matter information, fee structures, and payment terms
Collaborate with lawyers, paralegals, and administrative staff to resolve billing-related issues, update client files, and streamline billing processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum 3+ years prior law firm billing experience is a must
Knowledge of electronic billing, including tracking status, troubleshooting, and working with clients/attorneys
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge and intermediate proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
A strong client service approach and team orientation is required
Must have the proven ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and respond to common inquiries or complaints from all levels of clients and professional support staff
Must have strong interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys, clients, and staff, and to exhibit a high degree of responsiveness, diplomacy and professionalism in these interactions
Preferred
Strong knowledge and experience with law firm billing software (Aderant) and proficient with other e-billing applications such as BillBlast, Serengeti, Passport, and Tymetrix are strongly preferred
Understanding of LEDES formats, with knowledge of ASCII and XML formats is a plus
Benefits
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
401K and profit sharing
Bonus program
Generous All Purpose Leave (APL) program that increases with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, medical resources, and more)
Learning and development programs
Employee discounts
Company
Honigman LLP
Honigman LLP is an Am Law 200 full-service, general business law firm with more than 350 attorneys counseling clients on complex issues across the country in Chicago, Michigan (Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing), Washington, D.C.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Foltyn
CEO & Chairman
Uma Reddy
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-03-06
2024-01-02
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