Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Ridgeland, MS

Law Firm

Ridgeland, MS

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Ridgeland, MS

Legal Staff

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H1: Risk Management – Client Matter Lifecycle Clerk (1-3 years)

H2: Responsibilities:

- Serve as point of contact for billing setup for Partners and legal assistants.
- Input and maintain client billing information in accounting database.
- Review and verify accuracy of billing setup.
- Ensure initial matter billing setup aligns with client's guidelines.
- Communicate with attorneys and staff to support billing information flow.
- Drive standardization and innovation for future growth.
- Assist with special projects and activities as needed.
- Ensure firm policies and practices are followed.

H2: Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in general accounting practices.
- Minimum of 1 year experience with legal and/or electronic billing processes.
- Experience with Aderant or Elite billing systems preferred.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Analytical and motivated.
- Familiarity with legal documents and contracts.
- Ability to multitask and work in a deadline-driven environment.

H2: Salary Information:

- Salary range: $35,000 - $50,000 (Depends on experience).

Law Firm Seeking Risk Management – Client Matter Lifecycle Clerk (1-3 years)

Position Overview:

- Immediate opening for a Risk Management-Client Matter Lifecycle Clerk.
- Full-time position with flexible options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work.
- Seeking candidates with 1-3 years of experience.
- Professional demeanor and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
- Law firm experience highly desired.
- Equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

- Act as point of contact for billing setup for Partners and legal assistants.
- Input and maintain client billing information in accounting database.
- Review and verify accuracy of billing setup to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
- Ensure initial matter billing setup aligns with client's specific needs and guidelines.
- Communicate with attorneys, billing team, and other staff to support billing information flow.
- Drive standardization and innovation for future growth.
- Ensure firm policies and practices are followed.
- Assist with special projects and activities as needed.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in general accounting practices.
- Minimum of 1 year experience with legal and/or electronic billing processes.
- Experience with Aderant or Elite billing systems preferred.
- Strong Excel skills with ability to analyze financial data.
- Analytical, intellectually curious, and motivated.
- Familiarity with legal documents and contracts.
- Ability to multitask and work in a deadline-driven environment.

Salary Information:

- Salary range: $35,000 - $50,000 (Depends on experience).