Billing Clerk

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Are you a detail-oriented professional eager to launch your career in legal billing? Our law firm is seeking a motivated Billing Clerk to support our dynamic billing department. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced legal environment.

Position Details:

• Remote work flexibility, with occasional in-office presence as needed

• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and development

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.

• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.

• Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.

• Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

As a Billing Clerk within our Accounting & Finance team, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with E-Billing appeals and ensure timely resolution

• Investigate and reconcile short payments

• Manage backlog assignments with accuracy and efficiency

• Perform a variety of administrative tasks to support billing operations

What We're Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Required Experience:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or relevant coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

Professional Experience: 0-2 years in billing, accounting, or administrative roles. Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.

• Familiarity with billing software such as Aderant, Elite, or similar platforms is a plus.

• Basic understanding of billing processes; exposure to e-billing systems is advantageous.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Requirements:

• Prior experience in a legal or law firm setting is preferred.

• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

• Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours as needed.

The salary range for this position is from $55,000 - $65,000, which reflects the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the firm's website.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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