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Melissa Pytko

@melissapytko

Legal billing specialist specializing in LEDES/PDF invoicing and e-billing compliance for law firms.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a law-firm role where I can own LEDES/PDF billing accuracy, e-billing portal submissions, and compliance with client and carrier guidelines—working closely with attorneys and claims teams to hit deadlines with consistent quality.

I’m a Legal Billing and Accounting Specialist with 15+ years of managing LEDES and PDF invoicing across multiple legal billing software, and submitting through numerous e-billing sites. I’m known for diligence, versatility, and proficiency in law firm billing, bookkeeping, and administrative tasks, while staying observant and perceptive with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

In recent remote roles, I’ve revised, finalized, and delivered defense-case billing using tools like Aderant, BillBlast, LMS+/LMS V, Tabs3, and ProLaw—ensuring compliance with client and insurance carrier guidelines. I also coordinate with law firm personnel to gather the details needed for submission, manage monthly LEDES file submissions with cost backup, and support invoice write-down appeals; earlier experience includes setting up billing systems and managing accounting workflows in Tabs3 and QuickBooks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HL

Billing Coordinator

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LL

Mar 2025 - Jan 2026 (10 months)

Revised and finalized defense billing using Aderant and BillBlast, generating LEDES and PDF invoices in line with client and insurance carrier guidelines. Communicated with clients and claims professionals and submitted LEDES files with required cost backup to e-billing sites.

LA

Legal Billing Specialist

4L Managed Accounting

Oct 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Generated monthly LEDES and PDF invoices using LMS+ and LMS V while ensuring compliance with firm-specific and client guidelines. Drafted invoice delivery emails to clients/claims professionals and coordinated monthly LEDES submissions with required cost backup, including appeals for invoice write-downs.

FL

Billing Coordinator

Foley & Lardner

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)

Reviewed and adjusted billing entries for accuracy and compliance, creating formatted invoices in Elite 3E to meet partner and client feedback. Processed monthly payment requests for trust and operating accounts, managed billing follow-ups, and finalized invoices for submission through clients and e-billing portals while organizing monthly expense receipts.

BC

Billing Specialist

Boyd Richard Parker & Colonnelli

Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years)

Revised and finalized defense billing in alignment with client and insurance carrier guidelines and submitted finalized LEDES invoices with cost backup to online e-billing portals. Drafted monthly invoice delivery emails using ProLaw and coordinated weekly information gathering and billing documentation preparation for accurate, compliant submissions.

LS

e-Billing Specialist

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith

Feb 2016 - Sep 2016 (7 months)

Processed and completed monthly defense case invoices in compliance with client and insurance carrier billing requirements. Submitted finalized LEDES invoices with cost backup to online e-billing portals and drafted monthly invoice transmission emails while organizing billing documentation for clients and matters.

PD

Billing Administrator

Pyka Lenhardt Schnaider Dawkins

Aug 2008 - Feb 2016 (7 years 6 months)

Revised and finalized defense case invoices and submitted LEDES invoices with cost backup to online e-billing portals in accordance with insurance carrier guidelines. Managed billing and accounting operations using Tabs3 and QuickBooks, including client/matter setup, monthly reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable processing, and appeals research for invoice write-downs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mount Saint Mary's University logoMU

Mount Saint Mary's University

Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Mount Saint Mary's University, completed in May 2000.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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