[Remote] Legal Billing Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ritsema Law is a multi-state insurance defense firm specializing in workers' compensation, general liability, and Medicare set-asides. They are seeking a motivated Legal Billing Specialist to manage the entire billing lifecycle, ensuring compliance with insurance carrier guidelines and facilitating smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly prebills, process attorney edits, and finalize high-quality invoices for client submission
• Upload invoices to various insurance carrier portals using standardized LEDES coding formats
• Audit attorney time entries and disbursement ledgers to ensure complete alignment with the specific insurer's billing guidelines
• Track unpaid invoices, research payment discrepancies, and coordinate directly with carriers to resolve rejected bills
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and the accounting department to maintain accurate digital financial files and streamline cash flow
• Perform general document processing and financial recordkeeping tasks to support daily business operations

Skills

• 2+ years of legal billing experience; specific exposure to workers' compensation or insurance defense billing is highly preferred
• Proficiency with legal accounting software, electronic billing portals, and Microsoft Excel
• Clear, professional, and effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and firm attorneys
• Proven ability to maintain high productivity and accuracy when working independently in a hybrid or remote environment
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
• 2+ years of billing experience, ideally within a law firm
• Experience with legal billing platforms and MS Excel
• Strong organizational habits, sharp attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
• Capability to work well under pressure
• Excellent technical skills, with a required proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Centerbase and NetDocs is beneficial but not required

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.

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