Henderson Scott US · 11 hours ago
Legal Billing Specialist (Hybrid - NYC)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expHenderson Scott US is seeking a Legal Billing Specialist to support their global finance operations. This role involves managing the billing process for complex client matters, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing while collaborating with attorneys and finance teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Thomas Connor
Responsibilities
Manage the full billing cycle for assigned matters, from engagement setup through invoice submission and payment posting
Interpret and apply outside counsel guidelines, rate agreements, and alternative fee arrangements across sophisticated client portfolios
Prepare, review, and finalize prebills and ebills in accordance with firm standards and attorney expectations
Collaborate with eBilling and Collections teams to support successful invoice submission, rejections resolution, and timely payment
Monitor budgets, fee arrangements, discounts, and write-offs; escalate risks and discrepancies as appropriate
Serve as a point of contact for attorneys regarding billing questions, adjustments, and client requirements
Maintain accurate client and matter data, billing codes, and unallocated funds within the firm's financial systems
Assist with accruals, billing reports, and ad hoc financial analysis for management and practice groups
Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and client service
Qualification
Required
Approximately 3 years of legal billing experience within an AmLaw or large law firm environment
Hands-on experience with Elite 3E or Aderant required
Familiarity with complex client billing guidelines, ebilling platforms, and high-volume workflows
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with detailed financial data
Excellent attention to detail, professionalism, and communication skills when working with attorneys and clients
Ability to manage competing deadlines in a deadline-driven, matrixed organization
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
Company
Henderson Scott US
Henderson Scott is a leading professional recruitment partner offering expertise across Accounting & Finance, Legal, Real Estate & Construction, and Technology & Data.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase