Billing & Collections Specialist

Allen Matkins, a law firm with over 270 attorneys, was founded with deep roots in real estate and has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, land use, and environmental practices, allowing us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets. For nearly 50 years, we have worked with clients drawn by our reputation for market‑leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government.

Our firm’s success is driven by a commitment to hiring and developing top talent, ensuring a team that delivers exceptional work and service to clients. We are guided by core values: people are our most important resource; commitment to quality work; teamwork with clients and each other.

The Billing and Collections Specialist is a key member of the finance team, responsible for managing client billing and ensuring timely collection of payments. The role involves completing all facets of the billing and collections function and a variety of accounting duties following established policies. You will collaborate with attorneys, assistants, and clients to generate accurate bills, follow up on outstanding invoices, and resolve billing inquiries.

The position is hybrid.

• Generate, review and perform edits on proformas or pre‑bills in response to attorney and secretary requests, including but not limited to write‑offs in accordance with firm policies and procedures, time or cost transfers and time entry
• Generate, review and distribute client bills in accordance with attorney instructions and client billing guidelines. Ensures accuracy and completeness of billing information, time entries and cost disbursements prior to electronic submission or mailing to clients.
• Prepare and submit/upload electronic invoices to various clients e‑billing portals in compliance with clients outside counsel guidelines, cost backup, fee structures, UTBMS codes and LEDES file format requirements.
• Setup of new clients and matters for e‑billing; manage timekeepers and the rate processes such as new timekeeper rates submissions or the annual rate updates; create and upload budgets or accruals on clients e‑billing portals.
• Monitor e‑billing portals for invoice status, rejections and disputes and proactively address any issues to ensure timely payment.
• Collaborate with clients and e‑billing platform administrators to troubleshoot technical issues and stay informed of changes in e‑billing regulations.
• Liaise with external clients and internal staff to address and resolve billing issues and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Post client payment and conduct research regarding proper payment allocation.
• Monitor payment of assigned clients’ accounts receivable, working closely with attorneys to coordinate follow‑up activities on past‑due accounts and unapplied cash or on‑account fees.
• Act as back‑up support for other office billers and assist with other departmental processes.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly/monthly billing or any other ad hoc reports, as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of billing files/e‑files, collection efforts and communications with clients for the department, attorneys, audits and other.
• Assist with monthly and year‑end closing and reporting, as well as audits and compliance reviews related to billing and collection process.
• Assist with various firm‑wide initiatives and special projects, as assigned.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and experience with law firm accounting software; familiarity with Aderant Expert Billing and Billblast is a strong plus.
• Demonstrates high levels of professionalism and integrity, observing confidentiality in all firm and client matters.
• Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness. Exhibits a proactive approach to problem‐solving and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys and all levels of firm personnel.
• Abili…