Legal Billing Specialist
Los Angeles, CA Direct-Hire $80000.00 - $90000.00 Onsite

Job Description

Legal Billing Specialist

About the Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Billing Specialist to join our team in Culver City. In this role, you'll manage the full legal billing cycle, ensuring accurate time entry, timely invoice preparation, and compliance with client guidelines. You'll work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to support smooth financial operations and maintain strong billing relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and finalize monthly legal invoices in accordance with client billing guidelines

  • Audit time entries for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with firm and client requirements

  • Submit invoices through e-billing platforms (e.g., Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Serengeti, Tymetrix)

  • Monitor invoice status, resolve rejections, and follow up on outstanding payments

  • Maintain accurate billing records, rate tables, and client profiles

  • Communicate with attorneys and staff to resolve billing discrepancies or missing information

  • Assist with collections efforts and provide updated AR reports as needed

  • Support month-end and year-end billing processes

  • Respond to client billing inquiries in a professional and timely manner

  • Identify opportunities to streamline billing processes and improve efficiency

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of legal billing experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

  • Strong understanding of legal billing procedures, timekeeping systems, and e-billing platforms

  • Proficiency with billing or accounting software (e.g., Aderant, Elite, Clio, NetSuite)

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Solid organizational and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with LEDES billing formats

  • Familiarity with litigation, corporate, or IP billing practices

  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -032026-416921