Billing Clerk – Los Angeles

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join its Los Angeles office to assist with all phases of complex legal billing, as well as compiling, managing, and executing attorney billing edits and finalization and posting of client billing invoices.

This position is a full-time, non-exempt, 7.5-hour/day position.  Our current arrangement for this role is to work 5 days on-site. This arrangement may be changed at any time based on business needs and decisions. This position reports to the Director of Accounting.

DESCRIPTION

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Execute complex legal billing and electronic invoicing (e-billing) with high accuracy, ensuring full compliance with specific client fee arrangements and firm policies.
• Manage the full invoice lifecycle, including performing revisions, finalizing, and posting invoices within the firm’s financial software (Aderant).
• Oversee e-bill submissions, including the preparation and transmission of files through various vendor systems (e.g., Collaborati, TyMetrix) and performing necessary follow-ups.
• Troubleshoot and resolve invoice rejections, monitor status updates, and report on resolution progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain strict adherence to Outside Counsel Guidelines while navigating multiple e-billing platforms.
• Process a high volume of monthly invoices while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Facilitate solution-oriented communication with clients, vendors, attorneys, and internal staff to resolve billing inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Develop client-required budgets using Microsoft Excel and assist with ad-hoc financial projects as requested.
• Utilize a professional software suite—including Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) to perform duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree required, with at least 5 years of legal billing and e-billing experience in a law firm setting.
• Proficiency in Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Analytical thinker with a natural aptitude for numbers and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize a full workload with meticulous attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently with minimal direction while maintaining a collaborative approach with team members.
• High level of adaptability to perform well in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Professional judgment and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Experience performing a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties following established procedures.

COMPENSATION

The annual compensation range for this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00.  The salary offered within this range will depend on qualifications and experience.

We encourage all interested candidates to apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to staffrecruiting@bwslaw.com.

Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.