Law Firm Billing Specialist
Remote Washington ChicagoDenver +3 Full-time Mid-level Accounting
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Fawkes IDM. Remote, United States · full-time · $55,000–$88,000 base.
SalaryStated by Fawkes IDM
$55,000 – $88,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Fawkes IDMOur estimate for the market: $92,500–$131,300Median $120,000
Below the market median of $120,000 for mid-level accounting roles in Washington, compared against the Washington market.
Worked out from 13 postings that stated pay, median $120,000. Last updated Oct 26, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SeniorityMid-level
LocationWashington
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$55,000–$88,000
PostedFeb 19, 2026
Also hiring inChicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles +1
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Oversee billing for assigned attorney portfolios, checking rates, applying client guidelines, and tracking caps, discounts, and budgets
- Move prebills through approval and turn completed invoices into client-ready bills in the required formats
- Submit e-bills, resolve submission problems, and follow up on acceptance and payment
- Answer billing questions, explain special arrangements, and prepare requested reports on accruals, audits, payments, and realization
- Track pre-bill status and unused credits or trust funds, coordinating payment applications and resolutions
What you bring
- You have worked as a biller in a law firm
- You bring experience with financial management systems and complex accounting analysis
- You can use advanced Excel and reporting skills for billing work
- You have an accounting, finance, or business degree, or equivalent experience
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level billing specialist who can manage attorney portfolios and communicate with clients, attorneys, and accounting colleagues. It is a remote, full-time position based in Washington, United States.
From the employer
The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing the billing process, and billing arrangements,for assigned attorney portfolios.
Responsibilities:
- Verifying rates with the rate analysts, reviewing, and implementing the outside counsel guidelines, monitoring fee caps, tier discounts and matter budgets; setting-up and monitoring alerts; and communicating with the firm’s Billing & Intake Committee regarding discounts, write-downs, and write-offs.
- Managing the prebill to the final bill process; ensuring that billing attorneys receive accurate prebills and that they return their prebills in a timely manner; submitting finalized bills/eBills in the appropriate template format, adhering to the attorney and client specifications; and confirming the final bills have been submitted to the client and are posted in the accounting system.
- Collaborating with the eBilling Coordinators regarding new client account set-ups with eBilling requirements; collaborating with the Accounting Systems Administrator to update appropriate fields according to client billing guidelines; submitting invoices electronically, taking accountability for successful submission and troubleshooting issues; and proactively following-up regarding acceptance and timely payment of invoices.
- Communicating directly with clients as requested or as established. Concisely communicating arrangements with attorneys and clients on their matters; and providing clients with requested information on any special billing arrangements. Responding to all inquiries relating to same.
- Responding to inquiries relating to accruals, audits, and payment reports; recommending solutions based on billing trends relating to realization; and preparing ad hoc reports upon request.
- Maintaining updated pre-bill statuses within the billing system for assigned portfolios.
- Monitoring unapplied credit balances and offering resolutions when applicable, as well as assist Accounts Receivable with accurate payment applications. Keeping partners updated on available unapplied and trust funds and applying funds when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
- Prior law firm experience as a biller required.
- Experience with Financial Management Systems software.
- Related experience performing complex accounting analysis utilizing advanced Excel and reporting skills.
Benefits
The anticipated base salary for this position is $55,000 to $88,000
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