Jobot
Overview
Reputable, well established and growing law firm seeking a Billing Rates Specialist (Rates Clerk). Direct Hire & Fully Remote. Base pay range
$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr Job details
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and analytical Billing Rates Specialist to join our Legal Finance team. This role maintains and administers billing rates, supports client invoicing accuracy, and ensures compliance with contractual client guidelines. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years in legal billing or rate administration, strong understanding of client fee arrangements, and experience with billing/e-billing platforms. You’ll work with attorneys, billing coordinators, and pricing teams to ensure rates are accurately maintained and communicated. Responsibilities
Administer and maintain client billing rates, fee schedules, and rate exceptions in billing systems (Elite, Aderant, or similar). Process new rate entries, annual increases, discounts, and rate changes based on client contracts or firm policy. Support implementation of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs), including fixed fees, caps, and blended rates. Collaborate with pricing, finance, and legal teams to review rate proposals and ensure compliance with client guidelines. Submit and update rate structures across various e-billing platforms (Legal Tracker, CounselLink, BillBlast). Identify and resolve rate-related issues in e-billing submissions or invoice rejections in coordination with appeals specialists. Participate in internal audits of rate tables to ensure data integrity and compliance. Support onboarding of new clients or timekeepers in billing systems, including rate setup and classification. Produce and maintain reports related to billing rates, timekeeper history, and rate change tracking. Assist with special projects such as rate analysis, rate benchmarking, and system improvements. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 1-3 years of experience in legal billing, rates management, or financial operations within a law firm or corporate legal department. Strong knowledge of legal billing platforms (e.g., Elite, Aderant) and e-billing systems (e.g., Serengeti, CounselLink, Legal Tracker, BillBlast). Familiarity with AFAs, including capped fees, blended rates, and fixed fee agreements. Experience handling billing appeals, invoice adjustments, or compliance with client billing guidelines. Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets, pivot tables, and reporting tools. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Preferred / Nice-to-Have
Exposure to international billing structures, global client accounts, or multicurrency billing practices. Experience in a global law firm or large professional services organization with multinational clients. Familiarity with rate benchmarking and pricing strategy. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates 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.
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Reputable, well established and growing law firm seeking a Billing Rates Specialist (Rates Clerk). Direct Hire & Fully Remote. Base pay range
$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr Job details
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and analytical Billing Rates Specialist to join our Legal Finance team. This role maintains and administers billing rates, supports client invoicing accuracy, and ensures compliance with contractual client guidelines. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years in legal billing or rate administration, strong understanding of client fee arrangements, and experience with billing/e-billing platforms. You’ll work with attorneys, billing coordinators, and pricing teams to ensure rates are accurately maintained and communicated. Responsibilities
Administer and maintain client billing rates, fee schedules, and rate exceptions in billing systems (Elite, Aderant, or similar). Process new rate entries, annual increases, discounts, and rate changes based on client contracts or firm policy. Support implementation of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs), including fixed fees, caps, and blended rates. Collaborate with pricing, finance, and legal teams to review rate proposals and ensure compliance with client guidelines. Submit and update rate structures across various e-billing platforms (Legal Tracker, CounselLink, BillBlast). Identify and resolve rate-related issues in e-billing submissions or invoice rejections in coordination with appeals specialists. Participate in internal audits of rate tables to ensure data integrity and compliance. Support onboarding of new clients or timekeepers in billing systems, including rate setup and classification. Produce and maintain reports related to billing rates, timekeeper history, and rate change tracking. Assist with special projects such as rate analysis, rate benchmarking, and system improvements. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 1-3 years of experience in legal billing, rates management, or financial operations within a law firm or corporate legal department. Strong knowledge of legal billing platforms (e.g., Elite, Aderant) and e-billing systems (e.g., Serengeti, CounselLink, Legal Tracker, BillBlast). Familiarity with AFAs, including capped fees, blended rates, and fixed fee agreements. Experience handling billing appeals, invoice adjustments, or compliance with client billing guidelines. Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets, pivot tables, and reporting tools. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Preferred / Nice-to-Have
Exposure to international billing structures, global client accounts, or multicurrency billing practices. Experience in a global law firm or large professional services organization with multinational clients. Familiarity with rate benchmarking and pricing strategy. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates 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.
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