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Illinois hosts major legal employers including Kirkland & Ellis, Sidley Austin, and Baker McKenzie in Chicago, plus corporate legal departments at Boeing, Abbott, and Caterpillar. The state's legal market spans from Chicago's international law firms to Springfield's government legal roles, creating diverse visa sponsorship opportunities for international attorneys.
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O’Hagan Meyer, a national law firm with multiple offices across the country, is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Legal Billing Appeals Clerk to join our Accounting team.
In this role, you will help identify and resolve billing adjustments made by insurance carriers, coordinate with attorneys and legal staff to gather supporting information, and prepare appeals seeking payment of charges that have been reduced or rejected. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers, investigating discrepancies, communicating with others, and helping ensure the firm receives appropriate payment for its services.
The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, comfortable managing a high volume of work, and committed to producing accurate, professional work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor the billing appeals team inbox for invoices with insurance carrier adjustments and record the adjustments in the firm's tracking log.
- Review carrier reductions and rejected charges to identify items that may be appropriate for appeal.
- Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and other timekeepers to obtain explanations, supporting information, and input needed to prepare appeals.
- Assist in drafting, assembling, and submitting appeal responses to insurance carriers.
- Track outstanding appeals and follow up as necessary to help ensure timely submission and resolution.
- Coordinate with other Accounting team members to research and resolve billing discrepancies and related issues.
- Maintain accurate records of appeals, adjustments, responses, and outcomes.
- Manage a high volume of invoices and appeal requests while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.
- Assist with special projects, reporting, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proofreading abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and handle a high volume of work accurately.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- Commitment to providing excellent service to attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
- Previous experience in a law firm, legal billing, accounts receivable, insurance claims, or a related administrative or accounting role is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to learn the firm's billing procedures and insurance carrier requirements.
Work Arrangement
This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, Illinois. The employee is required to work in the office during the first 90 days of employment. After the initial 90-day period, the employee may transition to a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office and two days working remotely, subject to manager approval.
O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Compensation
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Hourly Rate: $20.00–$24.00 per hour
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Equivalent Annual Compensation: approximately $42,000–$50,000, based on a 40-hour workweek and 52 weeks per year. Actual earnings may vary based on hours worked.
O’Hagan Meyer offers an opportunity to join a collaborative team supporting the firm's billing and financial operations in a professional, multi-office environment.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks in Office
- Wellness Resources
- Commuter Benefits
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Which legal companies in Illinois sponsor work visas?
Major Chicago law firms like Kirkland & Ellis, Sidley Austin, Baker McKenzie, and Winston & Strawn frequently sponsor H-1B visa and O-1 visas for international attorneys. Corporate legal departments at Boeing (Chicago), Abbott (North Chicago), and Caterpillar (Peoria) also sponsor visas for in-house counsel roles. Government agencies in Springfield occasionally sponsor for specialized legal positions.
How to find legal visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Use Migrate Mate to browse legal positions specifically filtered for Illinois employers who sponsor work visas. The platform shows verified sponsorship opportunities at Chicago law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. You can filter by visa type, experience level, and specific practice areas to find relevant positions throughout the state.
What visa types are most common for legal jobs in Illinois?
H-1B visas are most common for attorney positions at large law firms and corporate legal departments. O-1 visas are used for attorneys with exceptional achievements in specialized areas like international law or intellectual property. TN visas work for Canadian and Mexican lawyers in certain roles. L-1 visas are common for international law firm transfers to Chicago offices.
Which Illinois cities have the most legal visa sponsorship opportunities?
Chicago dominates with international law firms downtown and corporate headquarters in the Loop and suburbs like Schaumburg. Springfield offers government legal positions with state agencies. Peoria has corporate legal roles at companies like Caterpillar. Rock Island and smaller cities have fewer opportunities but may sponsor for specialized government or corporate counsel positions.
What are the prevailing wage requirements for legal roles in Illinois?
Illinois legal positions must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage standards, which vary significantly by role and location. Chicago attorney positions typically require higher prevailing wages than downstate roles. Large law firms generally exceed prevailing wage requirements easily, while smaller firms and government positions need careful wage analysis to ensure compliance with sponsorship requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored legal jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.