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Estavillo Law Group (ELG) is a rapidly growing real estate litigation law firm with offices in Oakland and Newport Beach, California. Our team is dedicated to protecting homeowners and businesses across the state through strategic, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation. We handle a broad range of complex real estate and foreclosure litigation matters, from title and encroachment disputes to breach of contract, fraud, and wrongful foreclosure actions.
At ELG, we pride ourselves on combining sophisticated litigation strategy with a supportive, collaborative culture. We are seeking talented Billing Specialist to join our Oakland office and contribute to our firm’s mission of helping clients navigate their most challenging real estate disputes.
About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Billing Specialist to support our boutique litigation firm’s billing, collections, and trust management functions. This position ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all client billing activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with attorneys, the Controller, and firm leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Review daily time entries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm billing policies; collaborate with attorneys to refine time descriptions.
Prepare, review, and finalize weekly pre-bills in Clio Manage, coordinating with attorneys and accounting to ensure accurate rates, expenses, and client allocations.
Process final invoices, apply trust funds and retainers in compliance with State Bar rules, and maintain billing records in Clio, QuickBooks, and NetDocuments.
Manage client payments, including processing through LawPay, reconciling deposits, and tracking retainer replenishments.
Monitor accounts receivable, initiate collection efforts, and prepare status updates for the Controller and Firm Owner.
Communicate courteously with clients regarding billing inquiries, payment arrangements, and trust account balances.
Coordinate with accounting to reconcile billed revenue, client costs, and trust transfers; prepare monthly billing and A/R reports.
Assist with resolving payment disputes, chargebacks, and refunds in accordance with firm policy.
Qualifications
3–5 years of legal billing or accounting experience in a law firm environment.
Strong proficiency with Clio Manage, QuickBooks, and LawPay (or comparable legal billing/accounting platforms).
Working knowledge of trust accounting rules and ethical billing practices in compliance with State Bar regulations.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple billing cycles simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-service mindset.
Experience reconciling billed revenue, preparing A/R aging reports, and supporting financial close processes.
High level of discretion, integrity, and accountability in handling sensitive financial data.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
What Estavillo Law Group Offers
Compensation: $34 -$ 38 per hour
401(k) with employer matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Our Culture At Estavillo Law Group, we’re more than just a law firm, we’re a team united by integrity, empathy, and excellence. We value initiative, accountability, and the drive to achieve positive outcomes for our clients. If you thrive in high-stakes litigation and want to make a lasting impact in real estate law, we’d love to meet you.
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Legal Billing Specialist
role at
Estavillo Law Group
Estavillo Law Group (ELG) is a rapidly growing real estate litigation law firm with offices in Oakland and Newport Beach, California. Our team is dedicated to protecting homeowners and businesses across the state through strategic, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation. We handle a broad range of complex real estate and foreclosure litigation matters, from title and encroachment disputes to breach of contract, fraud, and wrongful foreclosure actions.
At ELG, we pride ourselves on combining sophisticated litigation strategy with a supportive, collaborative culture. We are seeking talented Billing Specialist to join our Oakland office and contribute to our firm’s mission of helping clients navigate their most challenging real estate disputes.
About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Billing Specialist to support our boutique litigation firm’s billing, collections, and trust management functions. This position ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all client billing activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with attorneys, the Controller, and firm leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Review daily time entries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm billing policies; collaborate with attorneys to refine time descriptions.
Prepare, review, and finalize weekly pre-bills in Clio Manage, coordinating with attorneys and accounting to ensure accurate rates, expenses, and client allocations.
Process final invoices, apply trust funds and retainers in compliance with State Bar rules, and maintain billing records in Clio, QuickBooks, and NetDocuments.
Manage client payments, including processing through LawPay, reconciling deposits, and tracking retainer replenishments.
Monitor accounts receivable, initiate collection efforts, and prepare status updates for the Controller and Firm Owner.
Communicate courteously with clients regarding billing inquiries, payment arrangements, and trust account balances.
Coordinate with accounting to reconcile billed revenue, client costs, and trust transfers; prepare monthly billing and A/R reports.
Assist with resolving payment disputes, chargebacks, and refunds in accordance with firm policy.
Qualifications
3–5 years of legal billing or accounting experience in a law firm environment.
Strong proficiency with Clio Manage, QuickBooks, and LawPay (or comparable legal billing/accounting platforms).
Working knowledge of trust accounting rules and ethical billing practices in compliance with State Bar regulations.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple billing cycles simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-service mindset.
Experience reconciling billed revenue, preparing A/R aging reports, and supporting financial close processes.
High level of discretion, integrity, and accountability in handling sensitive financial data.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
What Estavillo Law Group Offers
Compensation: $34 -$ 38 per hour
401(k) with employer matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Our Culture At Estavillo Law Group, we’re more than just a law firm, we’re a team united by integrity, empathy, and excellence. We value initiative, accountability, and the drive to achieve positive outcomes for our clients. If you thrive in high-stakes litigation and want to make a lasting impact in real estate law, we’d love to meet you.
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