Credit Specialist - Legal

Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability trial boutique law firm of nearly 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states.  This year, the firm surpassed its 1,000^th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

At Bowman and Brooke LLP we know it takes each and every team member to deliver best in class service to our internal and external clients. That’s where you come in!  We are actively searching for a Credit Specialist in our Minneapolis, MN office with 2+ years of experience to join our team. This position offers you flexibility to work from home and in the office.  

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Collect and monitor the firm's accounts receivable.
• Monitor short paid bills and work with attorneys in the appeal process
• Understand law firm billing and client payment cycles.
• Generate and distribute monthly account statements and provide copies of invoices as needed to support the statement balances.
• Contact billing attorneys and clients regarding past due balances.
• Work collectively with the Billing Manager to identify and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain client collection files and spreadsheets.
• On a weekly basis, review balances and identify accounts that are not within normal payment cycles and follow up with attorneys and/or clients.
• Provide weekly status reports to management.
• Process credit card payments.
• Enter new client/matter information and update the system as needed.
• Respond to inquiries regarding outstanding invoices and payment status.  

Experience and Skills:

• Associate degree in accounting preferred or a combination of work and education equivalent.
• Minimum two years of accounts receivable experience (law firm experience preferred).
• Solid computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Aderant or legal billing and ebilling sites preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Highly organized and process focused.
• Strong math aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team-centered work values.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision after training.
• Display a “whatever it takes” attitude.

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, paid parental leave, bonus programs and more.  You’ll have access to cutting-edge technologies and resources, a mentor program to support your career development, business development and marketing leadership to support your practice, and benefits unique to these professions (e.g. affinity bar association membership is encouraged and supported). Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun. 

Salary Range:  $75,000 - $82,000 DOE

Apply now to take the next step in your legal career.

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm:  www.bowmanandbrooke.com.