Senior Billing Specialist

• Perform full-cycle billing functions.  This includes, but not limited to reviewing time entries, processing edits, transfers of time entries when necessary and preparing and posting final bills for the monthly billing cycle.
• Maintain in OneNote, a list of special arrangements, billing guidelines, attorney preferences, billing rates, accrual notes, fee caps, formatting and expense requirements for client matters and ensure these requirements are followed.
• Prepare adhoc reports, providing analysis of financial and historical data.
• Collaborate with AR and Revenue Services to provide information to clients when requested.
• Resolve complex billing-related issues from internal and external clients.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Assist with delivering training pertaining to policies and procedures in their particular area of expertise.
• Proactively seek and provide recommendations to improve existing billing processes, training needs and resources.
• Serve as mentors and assist in the training and development of Billing Specialists and Billing Assistants.
• Consistently model positive and professional behavior and encourage team to do the same.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of law firm billing experience, preferably within a global law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with Aderant is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast paced environment and communicate clearly and directly with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of staff and attorneys.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed, in order to fulfil the firm’s goals.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Excel and Outlook.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.