Billing Coordinator - Chicago
Direct CounselChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted January 24, 2026
60000 - 90000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Billing Coordinator to join its growing finance team in Chicago, with a hybrid work schedule. The role involves managing high-volume billing processes for attorneys, handling prebills, and supporting billing attorneys.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of legal billing experience in a large law firm setting
- Experience supporting 25–30 attorneys and managing 700–1,000 prebills per billing cycle
- Proficiency with Elite 3E, Aderant, or similar legal billing software
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated longevity in previous roles — the firm values candidates seeking long-term career stability
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Hybrid work flexibility