Job Details

Legal Billing Clerk

LHH is teaming up with an established law firm in San Francisco, CA in search of a Legal Billing Clerk to support attorneys and internal accounting teams with end-to-end client billing operations.

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant billing for a high-volume practice. The organization offers a collaborative, detail-focused environment where quality and accountability are highly valued. This opportunity provides exposure to complex billing structures and multiple e-billing platforms while supporting experienced legal professionals.

The ideal candidate brings prior legal billing experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and follow-through. They are comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously, interpreting client billing guidelines, and working closely with attorneys and accounting partners. A service-oriented mindset and confidence navigating e-billing systems are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly billing cycles for assigned clients, matters, and tasks
• Review and edit pre-bills based on attorney input and client-specific billing guidelines
• Confirm matter setup aligns with rate agreements and outside counsel requirements
• Maintain detailed billing instructions and accurate client and matter records
• Submit invoices through various e-billing platforms and resolve rejections or appeals
• Track billing reductions, write-offs, and carry-forwards and escalate issues when appropriate
• Partner with attorneys and accounting teams to resolve billing discrepancies and inquiries
• Monitor budgets and assist with forecasting potential variances
• Prepare billing schedules, reports, and analyses
• Support special billing projects, process improvements, and training initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of legal billing experience required
• Hands-on experience with multiple e-billing platforms required
• Strong understanding of outside counsel guidelines, complex rate structures, and alternative fee arrangements required
• Experience with legal billing systems such as ProLaw, Aderant, Elite, or 3E required
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDF software required
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

Job Type: Direct Hire

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA

Hours: Full-time

Salary: $70,000-80,000/year, depending on experience

Our partner company offers a robust benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing, and generous paid time off.

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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

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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