Billing Specialist / E-Billing Appeals

Our client, a well-established law firm in the Los Angeles area, is seeking an experienced Billing Specialist / E-Billing Appeals professional to join their finance team. This role will be responsible for managing the legal billing process, ensuring compliance with client billing guidelines, and supporting attorneys and finance leadership with accurate and timely invoicing.

This is a full-time, onsite position working Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and reporting directly to the firm’s finance leadership.

What You'll Be Doing:

Manage legal billing processes including time entry review, prebill preparation, and final invoice generation

Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines, including LEDES and UTBMS coding

Review billing narratives for accuracy and compliance

Process billing adjustments, write-offs, and corrections as needed

Submit and track invoices through e-billing platforms such as CounselLink, Legal Tracker, and Serengeti

Manage and track e-billing rejections and appeals

Maintain timekeeper rates, matter setups, and billing system updates

Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and time entry errors

Assist with accounts receivable processes, including payment applications

Support month-end billing cycles and reporting

Work closely with attorneys, billing staff, and legal assistants to resolve billing inquiries

Maintain strict confidentiality with client and financial information

What Are They Looking For:

• 3+ years of legal billing experience within a law firm

• Strong understanding of legal billing rules and client billing guidelines

• Experience with legal billing software, such as:

  • Aderant / Sierra

  • Elite Enterprise

  • Elite 3E

  • ProLaw or similar systems

  • Experience with e-billing platforms and appeals processes

  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with attorneys and internal teams

What Qualification They Prefer:

• Finance or Accounting degree or equivalent relevant experience

• Experience working in multi-office or large law firm environments

• High-volume billing experience

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

• Familiarity with trust accounting (IOLTA)

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