Legal Billing Specialist | Billing | 148126

Mission Recruiting is partnering with a respected mid-sized Boston law firm that is making a thoughtful investment in its internal operations. This role sits at the center of the firm’s billing function and offers direct access to leadership, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to bring order, accuracy, and consistency to a critical process.

With a tight-knit team of attorneys and staff, the firm values collaboration, professionalism, and reliability. The Legal Billing Specialist is a trusted partner to attorneys and managing partners, ensuring billing is handled correctly, compliantly, and on schedule. The position is in-office.

Boston offers the best of both worlds for legal professionals. A vibrant downtown, walkable neighborhoods, historic charm, and easy access to world-class dining, culture, and waterfront spaces. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being part of the city’s legal community while working closely with decision-makers.

The Role

This position oversees all aspects of legal billing and invoicing for the firm and plays a key role in supporting attorneys and firm leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, generating, and managing attorney pre-bills for review and submission
• Maintaining and monitoring attorney time entries and billing data
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency in all billing information
• Working with LEDES billing formats and client-specific billing guidelines
• Submitting invoices through multiple e-billing platforms, including TimeSlips, Tymetrix, Legal Tracker, Legal X, SimpleLegal, TeamConnect, Acuity, and Brightflag
• Reviewing, troubleshooting, and resolving invoice rejections and discrepancies
• Tracking invoice status and following up on outstanding accounts
• Coordinating vendor payments and ensuring expenses are properly invoiced and billed
• Working closely with the firm’s external bookkeeper during monthly visits
• Assisting with check requests and internal financial coordination
• Interfacing with outsourced payroll and HR vendors as needed
• Providing day-to-day billing and administrative support to attorneys and managing partners

What the Firm Is Looking For

• Demonstrated hands-on legal billing experience in a law firm or legal environment
• Strong working knowledge of legal timekeeping and e-billing platforms
• Familiarity with LEDES billing requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Professional, confident communication style when working with attorneys, partners, and vendors
• Practical billing competence is valued more than tenure

Compensation

• Base salary approximately $80,000 to $100,000, depending on background and skill set

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Benefits consistent with attorney benefits
• Three weeks of vacation
• Sick time in accordance with Massachusetts law
• Additional benefits discussed during the hiring process

Work Schedule

• Full-time position
• In-office in Boston
• Standard business hours aligned with billing cycles

This is a strong opportunity for a legal billing professional who wants visibility, responsibility, and a stable, collaborative environment. Mission Recruiting represents this opening confidentially and welcomes inquiries from candidates who enjoy being hands-on and working closely with firm leadership.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Reference: 148126

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