Legal Billing Specialist

About Cokinos | Young

Well known for leadership and undisputed construction expertise since 1989, Cokinos | Young offers a broad array of legal services that are delivered with a commitment to efficiency, value and client service. Clients benefit from our extensive experience on a wide range of projects in both the public and private sectors. Cokinos | Young prides itself on a vibrant culture of cooperation and collaboration and welcomes all qualified candidates looking to join our growing team of professionals.

The firm seeks an experienced Legal Billing Specialist for our Houston office. This position is crucial for ensuring the smooth operations of the Accounting Department. The specialist will manage the billing process for our clients and handle various administrative, organizational, client service, and communication tasks. Responsibilities include processing client invoices and payments and maintaining organized financial billing records.

Responsibilities for Legal Billing Specialist

• Prepare and distribute prebills to attorneys
• Prepare, review, and distribute client invoices accurately and promptly
• Prepare and manage invoices in electronic billing platforms
• Set up and maintain electronic billing claims for insurance billing
• Resolve billing issues, working closely with attorneys and clients
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collection of overdue payments
• Create, finalize and issue accurate invoices to clients
• Address client inquiries regarding billing, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to gather billable hours
• Implement improvements to billing processes to increase efficiency
• Serves as a liaison with 3rd party invoice management and fielding 3rd party billing questions from the vendor and the attorney-clients

Qualifications for Legal Billing Specialist

• At least 4 years of experience in legal billing
• Billing experience with insurance claims is desirable
• Experience with multi-payor invoicing
• Proficiency with electronic billing portals a plus
• Proficiency with legal billing software, such as Surepoint, Juris, Aderant, or Elite
• Experience in a law firm and knowledge of legal terminology
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel
• Intermediate level of experience using office machinery (printers, fax machines, photocopiers, etc)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical ability to use the Microsoft software suite, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Proven experience working in a professional office environment
• High standards of customer service
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently to accomplish routine tasks
• Great team player
• Enthusiastic, friendly and able to work with many personalities in a dynamic environment

Educational requirements:

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is a plus. We take into consideration experience alongside degree requirements

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 8 hours a day Monday – Friday (Some Overtime)

Location/In Person: 4 Houston Center, 1221 Lamar Street, 16th Floor, Houston, Texas 77010. Hybrid schedule after 6 months in the office.

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K and Profit Sharing