Job Description

Legal Billing Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $75K to $90K commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite

LHH is working with a reputable regional law firm in seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to support a fast‑paced practice with complex client billing requirements for their Downtown Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in e‑billing, LEDES/UTBMS compliance, and advanced legal billing software, along with exceptional accuracy, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Full‑cycle billing, including preparation, review, and finalization of prebills and invoices for hourly, flat‑fee, and contingency matters
• Verify billable vs. non‑billable time, identify time entry errors, and ensure rate accuracy
• Apply client billing guidelines, including LEDES formatting and UTBMS task codes
• Review and edit narratives for clarity and compliance
• Process billing adjustments, write‑downs, and write‑offs
• Submit invoices through e‑billing systems such as CounselLink, Legal Tracker, and Serengeti; resolve rejections and resubmit
• Support month‑end billing cycles and assist with general ledger summaries
• Apply client payments and support basic accounts receivable processes
• Maintain awareness of trust accounting procedures, including IOLTA fundamentals

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of legal billing experience in a law firm setting
• Proficiency with Aderant/Sierra or comparable billing systems (Elite 3E, Elite Enterprise, Elite ProLaw)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Solid understanding of e‑billing processes, client guidelines, LEDES invoicing, and UTBMS coding
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience reconciling billing discrepancies and supporting AR workflows is a plus

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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

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