Our client, a large international law firm, is looking for a Client Account Assistant (essentially a Legal Billing Assistant) for a direct hire need. Under the direction of the Client Account Manager or Supervisor, the Client Account Assistant is responsible for providing routine and basic client billing support to the Client Account Managers, Supervisors, and department. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for distribution, logging, preparation, processing, and mailing of client billing
Provide prompt and accurate assistance to attorneys, clients, business professionals and billing team to resolve billing problems
Provide cost backup documentation
Research all inquiries regarding past and present billing
File and prepare past month's billing for electronic scanning
Review and summarize engagement letters pertaining to special financial agreements
Enter financial arrangements in accounting system
Implement and maintain client and matter database
All other duties as assigned or required
Skills & Experience
Required:
After orientation at firm, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Strong Excel skills
Available to work overtime, as required
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree
Prior experience (e.g., billing and/or accounting)
Prior law firm experience
General knowledge of accounting concepts
Previous 3E and electronic billing experience
10 key by touch
Competencies
Quick learner
Excellent follow through, accuracy, initiative, and math skills
Ability to successfully maintain and promote attorney and client relations
Professional demeanor
Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and listening) and writing skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to interact and work well with others (co-workers and vendors)
Firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week is $31.00 - $33.00 ($60,450.00 - $64,350.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. This is a remote role but candidates should be in the Bay Area in order to attend meetings and other work-related functions from time to time.
We are a local staffing service assisting our client with this direct hire need. Please respond with resume and contact information.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for
employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
