Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ritsema Law is a multi-state insurance defense firm specializing in workers' compensation and general liability. They are seeking a motivated Legal Billing Specialist to manage the billing lifecycle, ensuring compliance with insurance carrier guidelines and supporting the financial operations of the firm.
Responsibilities
- Generate monthly prebills, process attorney edits, and finalize high-quality invoices for client submission
- Upload invoices to various insurance carrier portals using standardized LEDES coding formats
- Audit attorney time entries and disbursement ledgers to ensure complete alignment with the specific insurer's billing guidelines
- Track unpaid invoices, research payment discrepancies, and coordinate directly with carriers to resolve rejected bills
- Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and the accounting department to maintain accurate digital financial files and streamline cash flow
- Perform general document processing and financial recordkeeping tasks to support daily business operations
Skills
- 2+ years of legal billing experience
- Proficiency with legal accounting software, electronic billing portals, and Microsoft Excel
- Clear, professional, and effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and firm attorneys
- Proven ability to maintain high productivity and accuracy when working independently in a hybrid or remote environment
- Strong organizational habits
- Sharp attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Specific exposure to workers' compensation or insurance defense billing
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Experience with legal billing platforms and MS Excel
- Familiarity with Centerbase and NetDocs
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
- A supportive, collaborative work environment with a casual dress code every day!
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