Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Billing Specialist in any of these office locations: Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Houston, Knoxville, or Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years Law Firm billing experience, be a self-starter, and proven leader of teams with diverse responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritize workloads effectively and thrive in a dynamic environment. This position must understand commonly used concepts, practices, and procedure as well as have the ability to take full ownership of assigned duties. After a period of training time, this position can become fully remote other than in office attendance two days a month. This position reports directly to the Billing Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performing functions leading to the production of client invoices such as checking in prebills, moving time and disbursements, editing entries, applying prepay and trust to bills, etc.
2. Generating, posting invoices and distributing them to the clients and attorneys
3. Maintaining firm databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data related to client billing
4. Collaborating with attorneys and staff on matters related to billing
5. Maintain accurate, up-do-date client and/or attorney specific billing instructions
6. Monitor unbilled WIP to ensure timely billing
7. Creating spreadsheets and reports by researching and analyzing data from the financial database and various dashboards
8. Participate in the implementation of special billing projects
9. Responsible for ensuring departmental policies and procedures are followed
10. Research and answer questions for attorneys, secretaries, and clients. Timely responses to both internal and external clients are required
11. Handle other job-related duties including special projects as assigned by the Billing Manager or Director of Revenue Services

1. Experience with Aderant and Prebill Viewer is highly preferred
2. 2+ years law firm Billing experience
3. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Must be able to interact across departmental divisions
5. Must have excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
6. Must be able to produce high volume in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure and balance multiple competing priorities
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required with distinct expertise in Excel
8. Must demonstrate the ability to analyze complex problems and recommend and/or implement solutions
9. Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with both attorneys and staff
10. Must be able to learn quickly, be flexible, and think strategically
11. Must work well independently and in teams, share information, support colleagues, and encourage participation
12. Should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure
13. Should have a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail and accuracy