Billing Specialist

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success. Job Description Summary: Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Billing Specialist to work with our Finance team. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to performing routine and advanced billing functions, including electronic billing. The successful candidate will have strong legal e-billing experience, which is a valuable and essential resource for the future of billing at our firm. Come join our team during this exciting time as we move from Elite Enterprise to 3E. Job Description: What you would do: Manage and coordinate all billing functions for portfolio of assigned timekeepers. Perform standard billing functions of the firm, such as creating proformas, transferring and correcting time and cost entries, and finalizing and balancing invoices. Process electronic billing invoices and resolve errors for successful invoice uploading. Participate in testing and training efforts for Paperless Proforma and our new financial system, 3E. Work with legal team, E-billing Coordinator, and e-bill vendors to implement new clients on selected e-billing platforms, including timekeeper rate uploads and maintenance. Perform monthly electronic billing audit. Perform billing for alternate fee arrangements, including flat fee, fixed fee and interim billing. Interface with legal administrative assistants, attorneys, and other accounting personnel in order to respond to billing questions and issues. Ad hoc projects and requests, as assigned. What is expected: Strong commitment to client service. Cooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including cross-office. Ability to problem solve, use sound judgement and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment. Positive and professional demeanor. What we offer: Paid time for firm-sponsored volunteer events. Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields. Variety of health plan options, as well as dental plans, vision plans and 401(k) contributions. Generous paid time off. What is required: Two-year college or university degree in accounting, finance, information technology or other qualitative field of study preferred; applicable work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. 2 years of experience in law firm billing, including advanced e-billing experience, required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and time and billing software. Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team! Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.