Job description

At Klinedinst, we stand ready to help you succeed. Put your career into high gear as a Billing Specialist in our San Diego office. Klinedinst is dedicated to providing top-caliber legal services across the West, while nurturing the professional development and personal advancement of each and every employee. We work hard to promote a positive, vibrant culture built on teamwork and inclusion. If you are interested in joining our team of professionals and are ready for immediate responsibility with growth opportunities, Klinedinst is the place.

The Billing Specialist is a dynamic self-starter who will work with our attorneys and other team members in preparing client billings in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. The Billing Specialist is an incredibly important position. This individual must ensure all client billings are processed timely, and that the information included is accurate. The position requires a thorough understanding of the client’s billing requirements, history, and policies.

The Billing Specialist will be supported through guidance, mentoring, and training. At Klinedinst, we empower our staff and attorneys alike to maximize their performance and potential, serving clients and gaining meaningful opportunities for professional growth along the way.

The core essential traits ideal for this role include:

Handle all aspects of billing including, launching, finalizing, and distributing via the Aderant paperless billing system
Invoice clients via email & submission in various electronic billing platforms, ensuring adherence to specific client requirements and guidelines
Provide support to the Billing Manager, including tracking workflow and assisting with complex billing issues
Proactively identify and resolve any non-compliance issues within litigation guidelines and preferred client and carrier billing preferences
Maintain client information (i.e. process changes)
Respond to billing-related emails from client’s and team members
Assist with tracking/monitoring time submission of attorneys
Perform fee and cost calculations, as needed
Complete various billing projects, as needed

Qualifications for the perfect candidate:

2+ or more years hands-on billing experience preferably in a law firm environment, including a minimum of 6 months of experience with electronic billing
Strong knowledge of all aspects of the billing function, particularly for insurance defense matters
Use time efficiently and perform professionally at a high level under tight deadlines and in a fast paced ever-changing work environment
Successfully prioritize and adapt to changing demands
Detail-oriented with a customer service approach and problem-solving attitude
Perform as a team member, working independently as needed, to ensure internal and external inquiries are responded to timely and accurately
Ability to effectively interact and communicate credibly with attorneys, secretaries, and clients

The Klinedinst environment includes:

Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff
Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
Merit-based compensation
This job requires regular attendance to the office for the first 180 days, though as a dynamic culture we embrace opportunities for remote working arrangements when eligible
Merit-based compensation, with a starting annual pay range of $65,000 - $75,000 (depending on experience)