Legal Billing Specialist

Legal Billing Specialist (Part-Time)

Location: Remote or Hybrid/ South Carolina-based applicants preferred
Hours: 3–5 hours per week
Pay: $18–$23/hour (based on experience)

About Us

We are a South Carolina family law firm seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Legal Billing Specialist to oversee and manage all aspects of client billing and collections. Our practice demands a professional who can take ownership of the billing cycle, push for timely payments, and ensure accuracy in financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Billing:
• Prepare and send out client invoices on a bi-weekly basis through Clio case management software.
• Collections & Follow-Up:
• Follow up (bi-weekly) with clients who have not paid their bills.
• Use multiple communication methods including phone calls, emails, Clio messages, and mailed letters.
• Employ lawful strategies, including referral to collections if necessary, to maximize recovery of outstanding fees.
• Payment Processing & Documentation:
• Record and apply payments accurately in Clio and bookkeeping systems.
• Provide documentation to bookkeeper as needed for reconciliation of trust/IOLTA and operating accounts.
• Financial Oversight:
• Track outstanding balances and proactively engage clients to ensure timely resolution.
• Recommend and implement strategies to encourage consistent payments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience handling billing and collections in a family law firm setting (South Carolina experience preferred).
• Proficiency with Clio case management software (or comparable legal billing systems).
• Strong understanding of South Carolina laws and ethical rules regarding client billing, trust accounts, and collections.
• Proven ability to be assertive yet professional—able to “bulldog” collections while maintaining client relationships.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Schedule & Pay

• Approximately 3–5 hours per week.
• Workload alternates: one week focused on sending invoices, the next on collections follow-up.
• Compensation: $18–$23/hour, depending on experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting:

• Your experience with legal billing and collections (particularly in family law).
• Your familiarity with Clio or other law firm billing platforms.
• Your approach to ensuring clients stay current on payments.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 5 per week

Application Question(s):

• Clio Manage Certification

Legal Billing / Timekeeping Software Proficiency
Accounts Receivable / Collections Training
Trust/IOLTA Training
QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification

Experience:

• Legal Billing / Timekeeping Software Proficiency: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Clio Manage Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mauldin, SC 29662