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Lou Portugal

West Deptford,NJ

Summary

Over 20 years of legal billing and eBilling experience, with a proven track record in identifying non-compliant charges and resolving billing discrepancies. Demonstrated ability to ensure accurate invoicing and streamline billing processes. Effective communication and collaboration with attorneys, finance teams, and clients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Legal Billing Specialist

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - Current

-Review and audit high-volume invoices for over 30 attorneys, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
-Identify billing discrepancies, rate issues, and non-compliant charges prior to submission.
-Submit invoices through eBillingHub and client portals; resolve rejections, and manage appeals.
-Coordinate with attorneys and finance staff on billing inquiries, approvals, and necessary corrections.

Legal Billing Specialist

Stradley Ronon
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - 08.2024

-Managed narrative edits, write-downs, transfers, and complex adjustments to ensure accuracy.
-Resolved billing discrepancies and rate issues with attorneys and finance departments.
-Submitted invoices through Aderant and eBillingHub.

Legal Billing Specialist

Richards, Layton & Finger
Wilmington, DE
05.2022 - 05.2023

-Addressed urgent billing requests.

-Finalized invoices for submission through BillBlast and vendor portals.
-Resolved rejected invoices through coordination with clients and attorneys.

E-Billing Specialist

Fox Rothschild LLP
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020 - 04.2022

-Processed invoices using BillBlast and client portals, managing rejections and appeals effectively.
-Maintained timekeeper profiles, rates, and invoicing records for accuracy.
-Collaborated with attorneys and clients to investigate and resolve eBilling issues.

Legal Billing Specialist

Troutman Pepper
Philadelphia, PA
04.2019 - 08.2020

-Reviewed invoices to ensure compliance with billing guidelines and accuracy of rates.
-Prepared LEDES files, executed narrative edits, and processed billing adjustments.

E-Billing Specialist

Marshall Dennehey
Philadelphia, PA
04.2004 - 11.2018

-Managed monthly billing cycle for extensive caseloads.
-Submitted invoices through various vendor portals, resolving submission issues promptly.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Timekeeper/Rate Management
  • Appeals & Dispute Resolution
  • Aderant Expert/Classic
  • Elite Enterprise/3E
  • EBillingHub
  • BillBlast
  • Vendor Portal Management

Timeline

Senior Legal Billing Specialist

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
08.2024 - Current

Legal Billing Specialist

Stradley Ronon
06.2023 - 08.2024

Legal Billing Specialist

Richards, Layton & Finger
05.2022 - 05.2023

E-Billing Specialist

Fox Rothschild LLP
08.2020 - 04.2022

Legal Billing Specialist

Troutman Pepper
04.2019 - 08.2020

E-Billing Specialist

Marshall Dennehey
04.2004 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Temple University
Lou Portugal