Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Raleigh, NC

Law Firm

Raleigh, NC

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Raleigh, NC

Legal Staff

5-10 yrs required

No

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Elite or other accounting and billing software preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience with a record of achievement and increasing responsibility.
Direct experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work comfortably with all levels of lawyers and professional staff.
Emphasis on client service.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must work well under pressure, be a problem-solver, and a team player.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Elite or other accounting and billing software preferred.

Salary:
- The salary for this position will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
- The average salary for a Practice Manager in the financial services industry is $90,000 per year.
- Salaries can range from $60,000 to $120,000, depending on factors such as location, firm size, and years of experience.

Job Title:
- Practice Manager - Financial Services

Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience with a record of achievement and increasing responsibility.
- Direct experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily execution of the department's business and operational functions in conjunction with the Department Chair.
- Monitor lawyer workloads, billable hours, productivity, and time entry compliance.
- Partner with the department financial advisor to keep abreast of key performance indicators and provide guidance to the chair.
- Review and approve routine client and matter intake, conflicts issues, and billing rate exceptions.
- Liaise with the marketing and business development team to develop department budgets and approve proposed expenditures.
- Facilitate department meetings, projects, and events and serve as a hub for communications between the chair and department members.
- Coordinate with the chair's practice assistant and assist in managing the chair's calendar and travel.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
- Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work comfortably with all levels of lawyers and professional staff.
- Emphasis on client service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of Elite or other accounting and billing software preferred.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
- Direct experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
- Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work comfortably with all levels of lawyers and professional staff.
- Emphasis on client service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of Elite or other accounting and billing software preferred.

Job Location:
- US-TX-Dallas
- US-VA-Richmond
- US-NC-Raleigh
- US-DC-Washington

Category:
- Administrative

Position Type:
- Regular Full-Time

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Practice Manager for Financial Services Department

H1: Join a Leading Law Firm as a Practice Manager - Financial Services

H2: Responsibilities of a Practice Manager in the Financial Services Industry

Bullet Points:
- Oversee and manage the daily business and operational functions of the financial services department.
- Monitor lawyer workloads, billable hours, and productivity.
- Partner with the department financial advisor to provide guidance to the chair.
- Review and approve client and matter intake, conflicts issues, and billing rate exceptions.
- Liaise with the marketing and business development team to develop department budgets and approve expenditures.
- Facilitate department meetings, projects, and events.
- Coordinate with the chair's practice assistant to manage the chair's calendar and travel.
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of accounting and billing software preferred.
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Hybrid remote work option available for most employees.
- Diversity and inclusion are essential values for the firm.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Multiple locations available: Dallas, Richmond, Raleigh, and Washington .