at Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description We are offering an opportunity for a Legal Administrator role located in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves a high level of communication with attorneys, clients, and support staff in the legal industry. The job function entails the management of a high volume of legal billing tasks and requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and the billing platform, Smokeball. As a Legal Administrator, you will also be expected to handle the Accounts Receivable (AR) aspect of billing.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and support staff
- Manage a high volume of legal billing tasks efficiently
- Use Microsoft Office and the billing platform, Smokeball, proficiently
- Handle the Accounts Receivable (AR) aspect of billing
- Follow up on billing issues diligently and resolve them
- Work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes quickly
- Gain understanding of real estate tax purchasing law
- Assist clients who have lost their homes in acquiring them back
- Possess 2-3 years of legal billing experience
- Handle AR/AP aspect of billing, not necessarily collections, but be able to follow up and make several attempts before escalating the issue. Requirements – Proven experience in a Legal Administrator role or similar
- Proficiency in managing Billing Functions within a legal framework
- Demonstrable experience with Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Familiarity with Legal Billing procedures and regulations
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficient in the use of office software and legal databases
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or related field preferred
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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