Billing Manager

Los Angeles Metro Area, California Permanent USD130,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
The Billing Manager will oversee all aspects of the firm's client billing operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant billing practices across multiple offices. This role is responsible for managing a team of billing specialists, partnering with attorneys and practice leadership to drive billing best practices, and serving as a key liaison between finance and the firm's clients.
  • Opportunity to grow your career
  • Global firm with a great culture

About Our Client

Join one of the most prestigious law firms on the West Coast, recognized for its sophisticated client portfolio and collaborative, high-performance culture. The firm represents Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth businesses, and prominent individuals across a range of complex matters.

Job Description

  • Manage the daily operations of the billing department, including workflow management, quality control, and professional development of billing staff.
  • Oversee complex client billing arrangements (e.g., alternative fee agreements, volume discounts, split billing, e-billing requirements), ensuring compliance with client guidelines and firm policies.
  • Partner closely with partners and attorneys to proactively address billing needs, including new matter setups, rate arrangements, and client inquiries.
  • Ensure timely distribution of pre-bills and final invoices, managing billing cycles to achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
  • Lead efforts to resolve billing issues, facilitate client billing calls, and coordinate with collections to support cash flow objectives.
  • Maintain and improve billing processes and systems, including workflow automation and best practices around e-billing platforms (e.g., BillBlast, Legal Tracker, Serengeti).
  • Generate and analyze billing metrics, providing regular reporting to senior finance leadership and practice group heads.
  • Support annual rate adjustments and the implementation of client-specific rate agreements.
  • Lead or participate in special projects, such as new system implementations or process optimization initiatives.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 7+ years of billing experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Deep understanding of legal billing, e-billing platforms, and client billing requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing billing team.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex billing arrangements and generate actionable insights.
  • Proficiency with financial systems such as Elite 3E, Aderant, or similar platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with some of the top legal minds in the industry.
  • A collegial, team-oriented environment that values innovation and professional growth.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.



Contact
Ben Naylor
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6757521

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Business Services
Location
Los Angeles Metro Area
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Job Reference
JN-062025-6757521