Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates · 18 hours ago
Client Accounting Special Projects Coordinator
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is a prestigious law firm known for delivering high-quality legal advice and solutions. They are seeking a Client Accounting Special Projects Coordinator to manage projects related to the client/matter lifecycle, including new business intake and engagement letters, while collaborating with various teams within the firm.
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Responsibilities
Works directly with the Director of Client Administration to ensure client/matter intake designations accurately reflect the origination of a client/matter
Leads weekly Partner follow up related to the origination history and designation assignments of new clients/matters and escalates responses to the Director of Client Administration as needed
Responds to inquiries of Partners and support staff related to client/matter origination and related designations
Collaborates closely with the Director of Client Administration to identify inactive/low activity clients
Leads Partner follow up on inactive/low activity clients for the purpose of securing an engagement letter, updating the existing engagement letter or closing the client. Escalates responses to the Director of Client Administration as needed
Works directly with the new business intake team to correct/modify origination history descriptions, update client/matter designations and adjust the status of a client/matter
Reviews engagement letters received and enters associated meta data into the engagement letter imaging database for reporting and retrieval purposes
Works closely with the Director of Client Administration and Attorney Development team to manage the secondment process, including drafting secondment letters as needed
Develops and streamlines follow up procedures related to client/matter intake, engagement letters, secondments, and other administrative procedures
Assists in training and mentoring teammates
Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes
Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective working relationships with others
Manages Firm resources responsibly
Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures
Leads other administrative projects and performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
Familiarity with ADERANT Expert or similar legal-industry time and billing suites
Technical knowledge or desire and ability to learn new technical skills
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of two years of administrative work experience in a professional services environment (law firm preferable)
Benefits
Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
Generous paid time off.
Paid leave options, including parental.
In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
Robust well-being classes and programs.
Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.
Company
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates delivers the highest quality advice and novel solutions to legal challenges, enabling clients to achieve their business goals.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Annemarie Crouch
Chief People Officer
Armando Gomez
Partner
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