Legal Billing Clerk

Position: Billing Clerk Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Plunkett Cooney, one of the largest and most accomplished law firms in the Midwest, is seeking a Billing Clerk to join our Bloomfield Hills office. Our finance department is looking for a professional with experience in legal billing process, preparing monthly invoices, and adhering to our client guidelines. Responsibilities include : Daily audit of new client/matter intake and change requests to ensure the accuracy of data in the core system, including manual updates to information. Detail review of outside counsel guidelines, as needed, and confirmation of results reflected in client/matter setups. Collaborate with legal assistants and others to manage outcomes and expectations. Review pre-bill/performa documents and raise client invoices in the core accounting system based on attorney direction Generate pre bills as requested for attorney review. Review pre bills for purpose of compliance with billing guidelines. Process and prepare of resulting invoices to the client, based on preference (e-mail, e-Billing system, US mail). Review and track invoices via Bill Blast. Request approval for significant write-downs of fees and/or cost. Also responsible for processing adjustments, transfers, application of funds held in trust and generation of ad-hoc proforma/pre-bill/performa documents. Coordinate specialized billing processes for assigned attorneys, including, but not limited to: Manage the set-up, submission, tracking and follow-up on rejection/appeals for electronic billing; Serve as a liaison between the attorney, client and third-party billing vendor. Communicate with attorney office to resolve any client billing issues. Assist with the generation of ad-hoc and billing report requests and external audit responses, as needed. Coordinate client billings based on thresholds with multiple billing attorneys; prepare monthly status reporting, as needed. Support billing department projects. Assist billing team with software upgrade testing and implementation. Obtain and input budgets per client guidelines into ebilling platforms. Submit rate request for approval per client guidelines via third party site. Review pre-bills for write-downs that require special approval. Qualifications : High school diploma required; associate's degree in accounting or college credits preferred. 2-5 years in a professional office environment required. A qualified candidate should have strong technical skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word, Adobe, Elite Enterprise, Elite 3E. Organizational skills, attention to detail as well as good communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently or in a team environment. Ability to meet and work with tight deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail. Law firm billing and Aderant Expert experience is preferred. Plunkett Cooney offers a flexible remote work option subject to performance and training, however, this position will be required to report to the office weekly, minimum 3 days per week, to provide in-office support. We also offer a comprehensive benefit package.

Created: 2024-11-05