Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist Husch Blackwell Husch Blackwell LLP is a full?service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Our firm is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long?term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, we invite you to apply for our Billing Specialist position. This position may be filled remotely or in any of our locations. Responsibilities Coordinate all aspects of the monthly billing cycle, including issuing accurate invoices for an assigned number of attorneys and meeting deadlines. Initiate and implement the monthly client billing process: Review and edit monthly proformas as instructed via Paperless Proforma. Modify time and cost entries, write?offs, write?downs, and transfer, divide, or combine timecards. Ensure rates are accurate and apply available funds to billing as instructed. Verify accuracy of billing and compile supporting backup documentation per client billing guidelines. Acquire and maintain proper approval documentation. Finalize and distribute invoices in accordance with Firm and Client guidelines. Research and respond to billing inquiries from attorneys and clients in a timely and professional manner. Submit invoices via mail, email, e?billing through eBillingHub and other e?billing vendors as required. Set up matters for e?billing on vendor sites and within the firms billing system. Address and resolve billing disputes and discrepancies in a timely manner. Coordinate appeals for rejected invoices. Provide client accruals, status updates, and budgets upon request. Maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters while communicating with attorneys, clients, and staff. Collaborate with other departments as needed for Accounts Receivable, client & matter setup, rate management, trust accounting, unallocated funds, and billed?on?account funds. Maintain addresses, invoice templates, and e?billing information within the firms billing system. Assist with customized reporting requirements for internal and external clients. Effectively prioritize numerous tasks and complete them within designated time deadlines. Manage monthly reports surrounding billing workload. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience; Bachelors degree preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience with legal billing and client invoicing. Knowledge or prior use of Elite 3E. Knowledge of electronic billing processes and procedures. eBillingHub experience preferred. Experience with third?party e?billing vendor sites (Legal Tracker, TyMetrix?360, CounselLink, etc.). Knowledge of Paperless Proforma preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word. Strong organizational and time?management skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Problem?solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, if needed. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact HR. Employees have the right to request accommodation for a disability, as permitted by law. Compensation & Benefits Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. State of California: $53,000 $102,000 State of Colorado: $49,000 $88,000 State of Illinois: $48,000 $94,000 Jersey City, NJ: $58,000 $105,000 State of Maryland: $52,000 $78,000 State of Massachusetts: $52,000 $102,000 State of Minnesota: $53,000 $88,000 State of New York: $50,000 $107,000 State of Washington: $52,000 $98,000 Washington, DC: $69,000 $101,000 Full?time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short?term and long?term disability insurance; pre?tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; paid time off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan after eligibility; and more. Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only. #J-18808-Ljbffr