Legal Billing Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $75K to $85K 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.