Job Description
Job Description
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC, a growing insurance defense firm, is looking for a highly organized Legal Billing Specialist to manage key aspects of client billing, accounts, and financial data. This position requires someone detail-focused with strong multitasking abilities and excellent communication skills to work effectively across departments.
Compensation:
$60,000 - $75,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process client invoices, ensuring accurate submission
- Handle billing disputes and manage resolution processes
- Maintain current information across various billing platforms
- Coordinate and submit budget updates through online billing systems
- Ensure compliance with various client billing guidelines and protocols
- Oversee accounts receivable, including monitoring overdue payments and taking follow-up action
- Manage client-related accounts payable responsibilities
- Provide financial summaries and billing reports to team members as needed
- Conduct conflict checks to ensure client and case compliance
- Track and ensure receipt of engagement agreements and retainers before initiating new matters
- Assist with opening new cases and setting up in the billing system, applying appropriate rates
- Handle invoice adjustments and write-offs as required
- Assist with electronic bank deposits and manage payment entries for operating and trust accounts
- Offer backup assistance with front office telephone duties as needed
- Assist with additional tasks and projects as directed by team members
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in billing, accounting, or administrative functions (experience in a legal environment preferred)
- Familiarity with legal billing platforms and electronic billing software is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal teams and external contacts
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools for billing and accounts management
About Company
Founded in 2001, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is highly regarded for its expertise in construction law and the litigation of construction-related matters, including the defense of large and complex construction defect matters. In addition to their construction law background, HHMR’s attorneys are well-versed and experienced in tort, contract, property, and general casualty litigation ranging from product liability to personal injury and premises liability claims.