Billing Coordinator

Manning Gross & Massenburg LLP•New Orleans, LA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M), a nationally renowned litigation firm focused on complex civil matters, is hiring a Billing Coordinator in New Orleans, Louisiana; Edwardsville, Illinois; Basking Ridge, New Jersey; or Wilmington, Delaware. The role supports the firm’s revenue cycle by managing complex billing for partners and clients. The coordinator prints and distributes pre-bills, prepares electronic billing, verifies billing requirements, and ensures submitted bills are accepted. The position also involves investigating and resolving billing issues, tracking requirements for complex litigation clients and third-party payees, and working with Finance departments to support accurate billing and reporting. The successful candidate has experience in legal or professional services billing, familiarity with law firm accounting software, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Discretion, attention to detail, and diplomacy are essential. The position is offered in a hybrid work environment, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in legal billing or a similar financial role; legal billing or paralegal experience with billing is preferred.
Associate degree required.
Experience with complex legal billing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs.
Excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving ability, and a team-oriented mindset.
Discretion, attention to detail, diplomacy, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
Familiarity with insurance defense billing preferred.
Familiarity with Aderant, BillBlast, and electronic billing platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with attorneys and staff to create, distribute, post, and submit pre-bills and bills through various delivery methods.
Apply firm requirements, including client and insurer billing guidelines, rates, preferences, and expenses, to ensure compliance.
Identify, research, and resolve billing inaccuracies and issues.
Participate in firm-wide and departmental projects.
Analyze client accounting, including work in progress, and provide ad hoc reporting as needed.
Maintain documentation of procedures for assigned attorneys and accounts.
Escalate billing issues to management as needed.
Track billing requirements for complex litigation clients and third-party payees.
Work with Finance departments to support accurate billing and reporting.