Billing Specialist
We are seeking a Billing Specialist for our Minneapolis, Denver, Des Moines, Salt Lake City, or Seattle office. In this hybrid position, you will be responsible for all components of the billing process for assigned clients and attorneys, including preparation of bills, transfers, write-offs, deferral requests, auditing, compliance with clearing requirements, and A / R management as needed. Do you enjoy working with a team to achieve department goals? If you have strong communication and customer services skills and you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then we would appreciate hearing from you. Additional responsibilities include :
- Implement billing procedures for assigned attorneys.
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the billing process.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all bills.
- Monitor changes in billing procedures, policies and billing attorney responsibilities.
- Ensure that assigned attorneys have satisfied all required monthly billing responsibilities in accordance with clearing deadlines.
- Coordinate with assigned attorney to determine action on each component of that attorneys monthly billing responsibilities.
- Prepare bills from billing proforma, taking into account special billing arrangements, rates, and making adjustments as indicated.
- Prepare and send final bills and related correspondence.
- Complete audit for each bill to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare necessary transfers or write-offs, obtaining required approvals.
- Prepare Deferral Requests for assigned attorneys in accordance of the billing guidelines and requirements as needed.
- Obtain billing review partner approval when needed, and submit prior to clearing deadline.
- Prepare Report on Outstanding Invoices pursuant to the attorneys instructions and correspondence, draft status descriptions for reporting, obtain approvals and submit form prior to clearing deadline.
- Assist Accounts Receivable in the review of Statement of Accounts; provide current information for Accounting Department reminder notice process.
- Prepare additional billing detail, breakdowns, analysis as requested by clients, attorneys or Accounting personnel; correspond with client contacts.
- Maintain billing records and provide follow-up assistance to attorneys, secretaries and clients regarding questions or problems arising from billing.
- May be requested to perform other duties not mentioned above.
About Dorsey : Dorsey & Whitney is an international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours / week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorseys benefit package includes :
Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providersDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contributionBasic and optional life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityPaid time offUp to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birthPaid holidaysPaid volunteer dayDiscretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible)Adoption assistanceHealthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accountsBack-up child and elder care programEducation and college advising programVirtual tutoringWellbeing programs and activitiesMass transit program (certain offices)Travel assistance program24 / 7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no costOne of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including :
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)Reasonable Accommodations : Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
How to Apply : Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the Careers section of the Dorsey website and complete Dorseys online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO / AAP / Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.