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Kelsey Anderson

Twin Cities / Metro Area,Minnesota

Summary

Accomplished Lead Legal Billing Specialist with 15 years in law firm billing operations, specializing in complex client invoicing and e-billing platforms. Led billing teams to streamline processes and minimize errors, enhancing turnaround time. Collaborated with attorneys and clients to resolve discrepancies and optimize revenue cycles.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Billing Specialist

Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Minneapolis, MN
09.2022 - Current
  • Train and mentor junior billing staff, improving team accuracy and productivity
  • Review and finalize complex prebills for high-value clients, ensuring compliance with client-specific billing guidelines
  • Act as primary liaison between attorneys and clients for billing inquiries, disputes, and adjustments
  • Manage e-billing submissions through platforms
  • Analyze WIP and AR reports to identify trends and recommend actions to improve cash flow
  • Implement process improvements that increased billing efficiency and reduced errors

Senior Billing Specialist

Dorsey & Whitney
Minneapolis, MN
07.2014 - 09.2022
  • Manage full-cycle billing for attorneys across multiple practice areas
  • Review, edit, and finalize complex client invoices in compliance with strict billing guidelines and outside counsel requirements
  • Submit invoices through e-billing platforms, reducing rejection rates by 25% through proactive compliance checks
  • Analyze WIP and AR reports to identify billing inefficiencies and improve cash flow
  • Address billing disputes and rejections through direct communication with clients and attorneys
  • Collaborate with attorneys and finance teams to streamline billing workflows and improve turnaround time by 20%

Billing Specialist

Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly
Minneapolis, Minnesota
10.2010 - 07.2014

• Prepare and submit client and electronic bills using various client billing platforms, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Analyze billing rejections, resolve issues, and resubmit as needed

• Process client invoices, including mailing or e-billing invoices, customer service of internal and external clients

• Review billing discrepancies and resolve issues with clients promptly

• Assist in preparing financial reports related to billing activities for management review billing discrepancies and resolve issues with clients promptly

Legal Assistant

Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly
Minneapolis, MN
10.2009 - 10.2010
  • Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development
  • Draft correspondence and legal pleadings under attorney supervision
  • Prepare trial materials, including exhibits and witness lists, for court proceedings
  • Support attorneys during depositions by taking notes and summarizing discussions
  • Maintain accurate filing systems for both electronic and physical documents
  • Handle telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance

Accounting
Inver Hills Community College
05-2012

Associate of Science - Paralegal

Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
05-2009

Skills

  • Complex billing review
  • Team mentoring
  • Compliance adherence
  • Billing workflow optimization

Timeline

Lead Billing Specialist

Dorsey & Whitney LLP
09.2022 - Current

Senior Billing Specialist

Dorsey & Whitney
07.2014 - 09.2022

Billing Specialist

Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly
10.2010 - 07.2014

Legal Assistant

Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly
10.2009 - 10.2010

Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance

Accounting

Associate of Science - Paralegal

Inver Hills Community College
Kelsey Anderson