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Legal Billing Specialist

United States, La Jolla Employment contract · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Billing Specialist to support a busy legal organization in La Jolla, California. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who understands the pace and precision required in legal billing and can manage invoices accurately while meeting client-specific requirements. The person in this role will work closely with attorneys, staff, and billing leadership to keep the billing cycle moving efficiently and resolve issues quickly.

Job Responsibility

  • Review and revise prebills based on attorney feedback, making updates needed for accurate and timely client invoicing
  • Prepare invoices for submission by completing tasks such as dividing charges among clients, applying retainer balances, and organizing supporting billing details
  • Process attorney and paralegal time entries into client bills while following outside counsel guidelines and firm billing standards
  • Submit invoices through electronic billing portals and investigate or correct any issues that delay acceptance or payment
  • Manage a large volume of billing activity within each cycle while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines
  • Verify billing records and related documentation to ensure charges, rates, and formats align with client expectations
  • Research billing questions, troubleshoot discrepancies, and provide clear responses to attorneys, staff, or clients as needed
  • Partner with the Billing Manager and fellow billing team members to address exceptions, improve workflows, and support ongoing billing initiatives
  • Use billing software effectively to handle routine processing and resolve technical issues that affect invoice production or submission

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of billing experience in a services environment, with direct legal billing experience required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong working knowledge of Excel and Outlook
  • Hands-on experience with legal billing platforms, preferably Elite 3E
  • Familiarity with electronic billing systems and third-party tools such as eBilling Hub or comparable applications
  • Ability to organize competing priorities, manage multiple assignments, and work efficiently under deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate billing records
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment
  • Associate's degree preferred but not required

Nice to have

Associate's degree preferred

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

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