Legal Billing Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Legal Billing Manager

New York, NY
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

A law firm seeks an experienced Billing Manager to oversee billing operations, ensure compliance, and lead a team. Offers competitive pay, benefits, and hybrid work schedule. Focuses on legal billing, finance systems, and process improvements.

Requirements

  • 10+ years law firm billing experience
  • Experience with Finance Core, Coyote, Tabs
  • Managing complex legal billing
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Leadership experience preferred

Qualifications

  • Background supporting AmLaw firms
  • Knowledge of e-billing, compliance
  • Strong communication and organization
  • Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Business

Full job description

A respected law firm is seeking an experienced Billing Manager to oversee complex legal billing operations in a fast-paced environment. This is a high-impact leadership role working closely with attorneys, clients, and finance leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant billing operations.


Billing Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary: $130,000–$150,000, depending on experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan and paid time off
  • Hybrid schedule with mandatory in-office presence 4 days per week, including Mondays
  • Collaborative and professional team environment
  • Opportunities for leadership growth and operational impact

Billing Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • 10+ years of law firm billing experience
  • Strong experience with TABS
  • Experience managing complex legal billing and e-billing compliance
  • Advanced Excel and reporting skills
  • Prior billing team leadership experience preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Billing Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience supporting AmLaw or multi-office law firms
  • Background with e-billing platforms and client audit compliance
  • Strong process improvement and billing operations experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred

Billing Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full legal billing cycle, including prebills, edits, invoices, write-downs, and adjustments
  • Manage complex billing arrangements, including hourly, fixed fee, and alternative fee structures
  • Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines and e-billing requirements
  • Partner with attorneys and leadership to resolve billing issues and improve processes
  • Monitor realization, aged receivables, and unbilled time
  • Lead and mentor billing staff
  • Generate billing reports and support month-end and year-end financial processes
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