Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.
Akerman is seeking a TEMPORARY Billing Specialist to support the firm’s Financial Services Department. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two (2) days per week in the office. The Billing Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and administering all aspects of client account analysis and billing. A minimum of five (5) years of legal billing experience in a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Experience with electronic third-party billing applications
- Ability to interpret and apply complex client billing guidelines
- Ability to analyze, track, and manage e-bills requiring appeals due to deductions, including specialty legal billing matters
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Proficiency with legal billing and financial management systems, including Elite, Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, SurePoint, CMS, or similar law firm billing software
- Experience generating, reviewing, and editing prebills, invoices, and billing reports within a law firm environment
- Ability to process high-volume billing accurately and efficiently while maintaining professionalism
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, and business professionals
Candidates must have the ability and willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet client and firm deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5)+ years of legal billing experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Prior experience with Elite 3E strongly preferred
- Knowledge of electronic billing vendor platforms such as Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Collaborati, TyMetrix 360°, or similar systems is a plus
Akerman offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. EOE
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Skills Required
- Experience with electronic third-party billing applications
- Ability to interpret and apply complex client billing guidelines
- Ability to analyze, track, and manage e-bills requiring appeals due to deductions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Proficiency with legal billing and financial management systems (Elite, Elite 3E, Aderant Expert, SurePoint, CMS, or similar)
- Experience generating, reviewing, and editing prebills, invoices, and billing reports in a law firm environment
- Ability to process high-volume billing accurately and efficiently
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; collaborate with attorneys, clients, and business professionals
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines
- Five plus years of legal billing experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Prior experience with Elite 3E
- Knowledge of e-billing vendor platforms (Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Collaborati, TyMetrix 360°)
What We Do
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers throughout the United States.
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