Legal Billing Manager

Chicago I Legal Billing Manager AR/AP Manager I Salary $100K-$120K++-Negotiable+ I E-Billing & GAAP I Excellent Growth & Benefits I Amazing Firm I NEED ASAP!

Chicago Law Firm is looking for a Legal Billing Manager who will play a pivotal role in preparing and processing client bills, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client agreements.

Must know e-billing, GAAP, Juris or legal software, and every aspect of the legal billing process and handle the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for a law firm with 25 attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Manage firm billing process; ensure all timekeepers have time entered, enter all expenses into the billing system, process pre-bills, proofread/edit pre-bills, and print and scan finalized invoices.
• Sends out invoices – via electronic billing, carrier, or email
• Responsible for sending out requests for time submittals and follow-through with attorneys and legal assistants; may enter time for some attorneys as needed.
• Enter all payment vouchers.
• Maintain back-up invoices for clients.
• Processes client checks and keep attorneys updated
• Reconcile incoming wires
• Handle client invoice questions and assist in collections as needed
• AP-handle checks and occasional petty cash as needed
• Responsible for budget reporting and monitoring budget costs.

Must Haves:

• 7+ years in legal billing for a law firm and must know every aspect of the billing process
• Bachelor's Degree
• E-billing, AR, AP, and GAAP
• MS Office, Excel, and tech-savvy to learn systems
• Legal Billing Software: (Juris a plus)

Please note: This is a confidential search, so I cannot disclose the name of the firm until we meet. Thank you, Lisa Perna lperna@tgcsearch.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay:$100,000.00 - $120,000.00