Beacon Hill · 6 hours ago
Senior Billing Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expBeacon Hill is a staffing solutions company that specializes in career placement and flexible staffing. The Senior Legal Billing Specialist is responsible for leading complex legal billing processes, ensuring compliance with client guidelines, and collaborating with attorneys and finance leadership to streamline workflows.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and finalize monthly client invoices in accordance with firm and client‑specific billing guidelines
Manage high-volume and complex billing portfolios, including split billing, consolidated billing, alternate fee arrangements (AFAs), and retainer management
Ensure compliance with LEDES formats, UTBMS codes, and e‑billing requirements
Review time entries for accuracy, compliance, narrative quality, and required adjustments
Submit invoices through various e‑billing platforms (e.g., CounselLink, Legal Tracker, Serengeti, TyMetrix)
Monitor invoice status, appeals, rejections, and reductions, ensuring timely resolution of any issues
Serve as an internal expert on client billing guidelines and policies
Partner with attorneys and practice groups to address billing questions, fee arrangements, and client requirements
Communicate with clients' billing departments to resolve discrepancies or payment delays
Train junior billing staff and act as a resource on billing procedures and systems
Support month-end closing by preparing billing reports, accruals, and unbilled time analysis
Assist accounts receivable with follow-up on outstanding invoices and collections
Help develop and implement improvements in billing workflows and controls
Qualification
Required
4-6+ years of legal billing experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
Strong knowledge of legal billing procedures, e‑billing systems, LEDES formats, and UTBMS coding
Experience with legal time & billing software (e.g., Aderant, Elite 3E, Clio, Juris)
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
Preferred
Experience with complex billing arrangements or large-firm environments
Familiarity with AFAs, rate structures, and matter management workflows
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations
Company
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
1001-5000 employees
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