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A busy firm in the Florham Park area is seeking a Legal Billing Specialist to join their growing company. This Legal Billing Specialist will get the chance to join a growing firm that offers stability, flexible work schedule, and excellent work/life balance. This Legal Billing Specialist will help manage the full billing cycle, maintain organized financial records, and contribute to timely payment processing and account follow-up. The ideal Legal Billing Specialist will have 3+ years of legal billing experience and have electronic billing (e-billing) experience.
Job Responsibility
Manage the end-to-end preparation of client invoices by reviewing time entries, applying billing guidelines, and issuing finalized statements on schedule
Examine billing drafts carefully to correct errors, confirm completeness, and ensure charges align with client-specific terms and engagement requirements
Submit invoices through electronic billing platforms when required and monitor portal activity to resolve rejections or submission issues promptly
Track outstanding receivables, communicate regarding past-due balances, and assist with collection efforts to improve payment timeliness
Record incoming payments, reconcile client accounts, and research discrepancies to maintain accurate financial data
Partner with attorneys and administrative team members to obtain timely time entries, secure billing approval, and process needed revisions or write-downs
Maintain orderly billing files, supporting documents, and recurring reports to ensure information is accessible and audit-ready
Prepare regular summaries on billing activity and accounts receivable status for firm leadership
Support trust account monitoring and related compliance tasks as needed, following established legal accounting practices
Respond to client billing questions with professionalism and clarity while helping preserve positive working relationships
Requirements
At least 3 years of experience in legal billing, preferably within a small or mid-sized law firm environment
Working knowledge of legal invoicing procedures, attorney timekeeping practices, accounts receivable, and basic trust accounting concepts
Hands-on experience with legal billing and accounting systems such as Clio, Timeslips, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, tracking, and document management
Strong accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing invoices, payments, and account records
Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple billing tasks effectively
Ability to handle confidential financial and client information with sound judgment and discretion
Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with internal staff and responding to client inquiries