Cooley Reston , VA 20191
Posted 2 weeks ago
Client Account Specialist
Cooley is seeking a Client Account Specialist to join the Accounting team.
Position Summary: The Client Account Specialist is responsible for assisting Client Account Managers and Client Account Supervisors in client billing. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for all billing aspects for designated billing attorneys: distribution, logging, preparation, processing, and mailing of client billing
Provide prompt and accurate assistance to attorneys, clients and staff in resolving complex billing problems by providing billing analysis/adjustments
Research all inquiries regarding past and present billing
Provide guidance and training to new billing attorneys, as necessary
File and prepare past month's billing for electronic scanning
Review and summarize engagement letters pertaining to special financial agreements
Implement and maintain special fee and cost rate structures
Implement and maintain client and matter database
All other duties as assigned or required
Skills & Experience
Required:
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Intermediate/advanced Excel skills
Available to work overtime, as required
Prior experience with the principles of billing, accounting, billing rates and client maintenance procedures
Preferred:
Associate or Bachelor's degree
Prior law firm experience
Previous 3E and electronic billing experience
10 key by touch
Competencies
Ability to successfully maintain and promote attorney and client relations
Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and listening) and writing skills
Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
Excellent follow-up, accuracy, initiative, and math skills
Ability to interact and work well with teammates and co-workers
Cooley 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 is $30.50 - $56.50. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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