Legal Billing & Collections Manager

Legal Billing & Collections Manager | Am Law 200 Law Firm | Lead a 10-Person Revenue Cycle Team | Up to $145K + Bonus | Hybrid

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A bit about us:

Founded nearly 80 years ago and based in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in Washington, DC and Boston, we are a nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm serving clients across healthcare, real estate, litigation, business transactions, fintech, government investigations, logistics, transportation, and other complex industries. We combine business-minded legal counsel with exceptional client service and operational excellence, creating an environment where professionals can make a measurable impact while collaborating with accomplished attorneys, finance leaders, and administrative teams.

Why join us?

Competitive CompensationLeadership Opportunity: Lead a 10-person billing and collections team across multiple officesExecutive Visibility: Direct interaction with Revenue Leadership, CAO, and CFOFinancial Systems Modernization: Be a key stakeholder in ongoing technology and process transformation initiativesComprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage401(k) ProgramGenerous PTO & Paid HolidaysCollaborative Work Environment: Join a team of approximately 350 employees across multiple officesHybrid Schedule: First 90 days onsite, then hybrid with 2 remote days per weekProfessional Growth: Opportunity to shape policies, procedures, workflows, and performance standards firmwide

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and DutiesManage the full legal billing lifecycle from prebill through final cash realizationOversee billing calendars, invoice generation, prebill distribution, review, and releaseManage complex billing arrangements including split billing, cost sharing, alternative fee arrangements, and LEDES billingEnsure compliance with outside counsel guidelines, engagement letters, and client billing requirementsManage collections activities including account follow-up, payment arrangements, dispute resolution, and aging analysisDevelop action plans to reduce aged receivables and improve cash realizationDrive attorney accountability regarding prebill turnaround and time-entry complianceLead and manage a team of 10 billing and collections professionals across multiple officesCoach, mentor, cross-train, and evaluate team performanceEstablish productivity, quality, and service standardsManage escalated billing disputes, deductions, rejections, and client inquiriesDevelop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and internal controlsPartner with Finance, IT, Billing Attorneys, and Practice GroupsIdentify automation opportunities and implement workflow improvementsSupport financial systems upgrades, testing, implementation, and process redesignMonitor billing metrics, collection trends, and operational performance

Qualifications NeededBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience consideredMinimum 7+ years of progressively responsible legal billing, collections, and accounts receivable experienceMinimum 3+ years of direct people management experience leading multi-person teamsStrong background in law firm billing operations including prebills, invoice processing, split billing, LEDES billing, alternative fee arrangements, trust/retainer applications, and write-off controlsExperience managing legal collections programs, aging analyses, payment arrangements, and accounts receivable portfoliosStrong background in outside counsel guideline compliance and client billing requirementsExperience with e-billing systems, client vendor portals, and rejection resolutionAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills with reporting and analytical capabilitiesExperience utilizing Aderant, Elite, Fulcrum, SAP, or comparable legal billing/practice management softwareProven ability to manage, coach, and develop billing and collections teamsProven ability to hold attorneys and professional staff accountable while maintaining strong working relationshipsExperience supporting system implementations, workflow redesigns, and process improvement initiativesAm Law 200 or multi-office law firm experience strongly preferredCPA, CLM, law firm finance certification, or related credentials are a plusPower BI experience is a plus

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