Director of Legal Billing

A major law firm is seeking a Director of Billing to provide strategic leadership for its billing function across multiple offices. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing billing operations, developing best practices, leading a large team, and partnering with firm leadership to improve operational efficiency and support revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for billing managers, supervisors, and billing professionals
• Direct all aspects of the billing lifecycle, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant invoicing
• Develop and enhance billing policies, workflows, and operational best practices
• Serve as the primary resource for complex billing matters, client requirements, and escalated issues
• Oversee electronic billing operations and ensure compliance with client billing guidelines
• Partner with accounting, collections, finance, IT, and other administrative teams to improve processes and support firm initiatives
• Analyze billing performance, identify trends, and provide reporting to leadership
• Lead team development through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
• Drive process improvements, technology enhancements, and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal or professional services billing experience, preferably in a large law firm
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing managers and/or large billing teams
• Strong knowledge of legal billing, e-billing, client guidelines, and revenue cycle management
• Experience with legal financial systems such as Elite 3E, Aderant, eBilling Hub, IntApp, or similar platforms
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Executive-level leadership role with significant visibility
• Premier national law firm with a collaborative culture
• Opportunity to influence strategy, improve operations, and lead a high-performing team
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid work arrangement based on business needs