Legal Billing Specialist

Job Description
Legal Billing Specialist
Buffalo, NY | Hybrid or Fully Remote | Full-Time
Salary: $50,000$60,000, based on experience
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Are you an experienced Legal Billing Specialist looking for the flexibility of a fully remote position while joining a well-established, collaborative law firm?
Our client is seeking a Legal Billing Specialist to join its Accounting team. This position is responsible for managing the billing cycle from pre-bill through invoice submission, working closely with attorneys and internal teams to ensure invoices are accurate, timely, and compliant with client billing requirements.
Prior legal billing experience within a law firm is required. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable managing multiple billing deadlines, and confident communicating directly with attorneys regarding billing matters.
What Youll Do
Generate, review, and edit client pre-bills for accuracy.
Coordinate pre-bill distribution and follow up with attorneys for edits, approvals, and timely processing.
Prepare, review, and submit client invoices according to specific billing requirements.
Monitor invoice status and resolve missing information, discrepancies, and delays.
Respond to attorney and client billing questions and requests.
Review Work in Process (WIP) aging monthly and follow up to ensure matters are billed promptly.
Partner with billing attorneys, Accounting/Finance, and internal teams to resolve billing issues.
Maintain accurate and organized billing records and supporting documentation.
Assist with special projects and additional billing needs as required.
What Were Looking For
Legal billing experience is required.
23+ years of billing experience within a law firm environment preferred.
Strong understanding of legal billing practices, terminology, billing cycles, and attorney/client billing requirements.
Experience managing complex or high-volume billing.
Experience with Aderant preferred; experience with other legal billing/accounting platforms will also be considered.
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment while remaining highly collaborative and responsive.
Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a respected, established law firm that values high-quality work, collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client service. The firm offers a collegial environment and is committed to supporting the communities where its employees live and work.
Location: Buffalo, NY area fully remote opportunity
Compensation: $50,000$60,000, negotiable based on legal billing experience
Qualifications
Legal billing experience is required.
23+ years of billing experience within a law firm environment preferred.
Strong understanding of legal billing practices, terminology, billing cycles, and attorney/client billing requirements.
Experience managing complex or high-volume billing.
Experience with Aderant preferred; experience with other legal billing/accounting platforms will also be considered.
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment while remaining highly collaborative and responsive.
Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Solid firm.
Fully remote
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 50000
Salary Max : $ 60000
Currency Type : USD

Work arrangement
Yes