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Legal Billing Specialist
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Legal Billing Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $35 to $40 per hour.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract to Hire, Onsite
LHH is working with a reputable regional law firm in seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to support a fast‑paced practice with complex client billing requirements for their Downtown LA office. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in e‑billing, LEDES/UTBMS compliance, and advanced legal billing software, along with exceptional accuracy, communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Full‑cycle billing, including preparation, review, and finalization of prebills and invoices for hourly, flat‑fee, and contingency matters
- Verify billable vs. non‑billable time, identify time entry errors, and ensure rate accuracy
- Apply client billing guidelines, including LEDES formatting and UTBMS task codes
- Review and edit narratives for clarity and compliance
- Process billing adjustments, write‑downs, and write‑offs
- Submit invoices through e‑billing systems such as CounselLink, Legal Tracker, and Serengeti; resolve rejections and resubmit
- Support month‑end billing cycles and assist with general ledger summaries
- Apply client payments and support basic accounts receivable processes
- Maintain awareness of trust accounting procedures, including IOLTA fundamentals
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of legal billing experience in a law firm setting
- Proficiency with Aderant/Sierra or comparable billing systems (Elite 3E, Elite Enterprise, Elite ProLaw)
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Solid understanding of e‑billing processes, client guidelines, LEDES invoicing, and UTBMS coding
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience reconciling billing discrepancies and supporting AR workflows is a plus
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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance