Remote - Cost Control and Accounts payable Specialist (U.S. Legal Focus)

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Requirements

About the Role

Legal Billing & Cost Control Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and approve large volumes of legal invoices from U.S. law firms and vendors.
• Identify billing discrepancies, non-compliant charges, and inefficiencies in spend.
• Develop and implement standardized billing review protocols, reports, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Asset Resolution teams to align budgets, approvals, and payments.
• Support vendor management, rate negotiations, and billing dispute resolution.
• Prepare regular analytics and performance reports on legal spend and savings achieved.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Must be a U.S. paralegal or have equivalent experience within a U.S. law firm context
• Solid understanding of U.S. legal systems and Common Law principles required
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in legal billing, financial analysis, or cost control, ideally within a U.S. law firm or corporate legal department (financial or lending industry preferred).
• Proven track record in reviewing and auditing legal invoices, managing billing backlogs, and driving measurable cost reductions.
• Experience in billing dispute resolution, budget tracking, and outside counsel management.
• Familiarity with asset resolution, foreclosure, or real estate legal matters is a plus
• Skilled in negotiation and communication, particularly with law firms and finance teams
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify cost trends and inefficiencies
  

Benefits

• CONTRACT/CONSULTANCY POSITION
• PTO Available
• USD salary
• 100% Work from home