Legal Billing Specialist

A Cutting Edge Recruiting Solutions, CERS client in the Fort Lauderdale, area is looking for a Legal Billing Specialist, CERS specializes in placing outstanding professionals with some of South Florida's premiere businesses. Our vision is to combine Cutting Edge technology with proven processes in order to create the best possible experience for our candidates and return on investment for our clients. We focus on building strong relationships with our candidates and clients in order to streamline the placement process, creating better results, faster!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare prebills and/or drafts in proper format, at the beginning of each billing cycle for all assigned attorneys and verify that prebills capture all unbilled time. Log and distribute same to assigned attorneys for editing
• Managed and execute billing and coordinate eBilling
• Work with a range of companies and contact attorneys
• Log returned and edited prebills/drafts, then perform edits in Prebill Viewer/Aderant (time & billing software). Ensure adherence to client billing guidelines and attorney preferences. Ensure attorney adherence to internal protocols (e.g., billing or collection write off approvals, sending reminders to attorneys regarding deadlines)
• Prepare and print finals for attorney signature. Log and distribute same to attorneys. Once approval is secured for finalizing, send to finance for posting. After receiving verification of posting from finance then mail paper invoices, eBill or email client for payment
• Track and research unapplied credit and trust balances monthly. Upon approval from client and attorney or department manager, apply to invoices or request refund checks as appropriate
• Notify finance of client or matter updates to contacts, billing guidelines, etc.
• Access and update eBilling vendor sites for clients
• Assist all offices regarding billing procedures, use of billing software and eBilling software as needed
• Assist billing department and accounting department as needed

Qualifications:

• Must have experience with Aderant legal billing software

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of the firm business process and business operations
• Knowledge of Excel and ability to create and maintain spreadsheets
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Cutting Edge Recruiting Solutions, CERS is one of the fastest growing recruiting and consulting firms in South Florida. We are a dynamic, fun and fast paced environment that provides unlimited growth potential. We are not a traditional "staffing firm" or a national chain that has a one size fits all mentality. Our approach, and the results we deliver, speaks for themselves and South Florida businesses are taking notice.

Only candidates that currently reside in South Florida will be considered.