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Billing Clerk

Kansas City, KS · Hybrid

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

The Role The Firm is seeking an entry-level Legal Billing Clerk for our Kansas City office. This ... Maintain telephone, email and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff * Work closely ...

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How much do entry level attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level attorney in Kansas is $96,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,300.00 and $115,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level attorney?

Entry level attorneys are recent law school graduates or individuals who have recently passed the bar exam and are beginning their legal careers. They typically work under the supervision of more experienced attorneys and assist with research, drafting legal documents, and helping prepare cases. Entry level attorneys can work in various settings, including law firms, government agencies, or corporate legal departments. Their responsibilities often focus on learning practical legal skills and gaining experience in their chosen field of law.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission in your practicing state, and a solid grasp of legal research, writing, and analysis. Familiarity with legal research platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis and proficiency in document management systems are typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and time management skills help you build client relationships and manage caseloads effectively. These competencies are crucial for providing sound legal advice, meeting deadlines, and establishing a successful legal career.

What are some common challenges faced by entry level attorneys in their first year, and how can they overcome them?

Entry level attorneys often encounter challenges such as managing heavy workloads, adapting to the fast-paced environment of law firms, and bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical legal skills. Navigating client expectations, learning firm protocols, and handling multiple assignments simultaneously can feel overwhelming at first. To overcome these challenges, new attorneys should proactively seek feedback, build strong relationships with mentors and colleagues, and prioritize effective time management. Open communication and a willingness to continuously learn are key to successful integration and professional growth in the early stages of a legal career.

What is the difference between Entry Level Attorney vs Paralegal?

AspectEntry Level AttorneyParalegal
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), Bar AdmissionAssociate's degree or paralegal certificate
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Job ResponsibilitiesLegal research, drafting legal documents, client consultationsLegal research, document preparation, case organization

Entry Level Attorneys and Paralegals often work in similar environments and share some responsibilities, but attorneys require a JD and bar admission to practice law, while paralegals support attorneys without needing a law license. The roles differ mainly in legal authority and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Attorney job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 13% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,462 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Billing Clerk

Clydeco

Kansas City, KS • Hybrid

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

The Role

The Firm is seeking an entry-level Legal Billing Clerk for our Kansas City office. This hybrid role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in legal billing, with opportunities for training, development, and hands-on experience supporting a dynamic legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain billing files/e-files and retrieve back-up for the department, timekeepers, audits and other inquiries

  • Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments

  • Aggregate, compile and summarize receipts and documentation for third party expenses to be billed to client

  • Generate client statements as requested, and prepare summaries / cover sheets illustrating total fees and total expenses incurred and/or billed

  • Prioritize tasks to ensure invoices are distributed, mailed or e-billed timely

  • Participate in collections activities as needed, and identify and escalate deductions and/or collections issues

  • Maintain telephone, email and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff

  • Work closely with other regional offices as necessary

  • Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters.

Qualifications

  • Looking for service oriented and self-motivated individual who consistently performs with a high sense of urgency and pride in product.

  • Capable of exceeding expectations of internal (partners and attorneys) and external (clients) constituents on a regular basis.

  • Experience with Elite 3E software helpful, but not critical.

  • Adobe Reader, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners, attorneys, finance staff, clients, brokers and other third party vendors.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:

  • Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.

  • Paid Time Off - Generous paid time off and firm holidays.

  • Referral Rewards - Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.

  • Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.

  • Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

  • Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

  • Wellbeing Benefits - $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.

  • Retirement Benefits - starts on day one and 100% vested

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.


The Firm


When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.


Our Commitment


Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.


A Note on Privacy


Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.