# Legal Billing Specialist

- **Company:** Scout Partners
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, US
- **Employment type:** 0
- **Job ID:** 279
- **Posted:** 2026-07-06T08:36:10+00:00
- **Apply:** https://scout-partners.com/job/legal-billing-specialist/

## Description

## **Legal Billing Specialist (Hybrid)**


**Salary:** Up to $100,000
**Schedule:** Hybrid
**Benefits:** Excellent comprehensive benefits package


An established and respected law firm is seeking an experienced **Legal Billing Specialist** to join its accounting team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with legal billing experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, professional environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid schedule.



### **Responsibilities**





- Prepare, review, edit, and process monthly client invoices.

- Review billing reports for accuracy prior to invoicing.

- Research billing rates, client-specific billing guidelines, discounts, and special billing arrangements.

- Process flat-fee billing in accordance with established procedures.

- Prepare and distribute monthly reminder statements.

- Communicate professionally with attorneys, legal assistants, and clients regarding billing questions and account activity.

- Submit invoices through a variety of electronic billing (e-billing) platforms and monitor payment status.

- Prepare requests related to trust account (IOLTA) transactions.

- Reconcile client payments and outstanding account balances.

- Assist with special accounting projects and other duties as needed.



### **Qualifications**





- Minimum of **2 years of legal billing experience**, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment.

- Solid understanding of accounting principles and the legal billing cycle.

- Experience with electronic billing platforms.

- Proficiency in **Microsoft Excel**; experience with **3E** billing software is highly preferred.

- Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

- Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with attorneys and administrative staff.



### **Why Apply?**





- **Salary up to $100,000**

- **Hybrid work schedule**

- **Excellent benefits package**

- Stable, well-established organization with a collaborative culture

- Opportunity to work with experienced legal and accounting professionals


If you’re an experienced **Legal Billing Specialist** looking for a hybrid opportunity with competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and long-term career growth, we’d love to hear from you.