E-Billing Specialist

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Job Description:
Position Summary:
The E-Billing Specialist prepares and ensures client assigned electronic bills are submitted and collected for assigned billing attorneys. This position is responsible for the daily ebill audit process and assumes direct eBilling responsibility until all issues are fully resolved. The eBilling Specialist II works under general supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Review client billing guidelines and manage appropriate rates in eBilling Systems
Work with Attorneys and Billing Specialists to ensure e-bills are prepared accurately in accordance with clients’ outside counsel policies
Create new e-files in the required Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard (LEDES) format, etc.
Submit ebills to clients and verify successful transmission
Prepare appeals for rejected invoices, and troubleshoot to resolve all issues
Track the status of invoices uploaded identify all issues and works with Billing Attorneys and Billing Specialists to address client deductions and other issues
Respond to requests for case estimates providing budgets, forecasts and historical profitability
Generate reports and invoices for analysis of financial and historical data
Collaborate with the Billing Supervisor to develop and streamline eBilling processes and procedures to increase efficiency, effectiveness and quality of eBilling operations
Ensure superior levels of customer service in interactions with all levels of internal and external clients, vendors, and other third parties
Job Specifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
At least four (4) years of related work experience
Knowledge of eBilling software, policies and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Strong data entry and typing skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work under own direction and initiative
#LI - JL1 #LI - Hybrid #E-Billing
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $77,000 - $113,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.