at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We invite you to review our current professional staff openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.
About Us
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Skadden) has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. By relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are recognized as a global powerhouse for complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the open, collaborative relationships we build with clients. Our attorneys, who reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives, collaborate seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Chicago office (hybrid). The Senior Client Accounting Coordinator provides client account analysis and billing support to partners and coordinates client accounting activity for assigned partners and practice areas utilizing appropriate departmental resources.
Handles multiple complex billing and client analysis projects.
Reviews outstanding balance reports and is proactive about trouble spots.
Prepares bills and internal forms including appropriate back-up required to process requests.
Understands and responds to inquiries and requests made by attorneys, legal assistants and staff.
Provides relevant information, guidance and support to others in the Firm in a manner that increases the level of understanding of Client Accounting processes to formulate strong work team relationships, both internally and externally.
Works with supervisor(s) to coordinate departmental workflow, provide solutions to problems and develop creative approaches to accomplish department goals.
Communicates situations as they arise that may require manager follow-up such as bills not returned from attorneys, difficulty fulfilling attorney requests, or workload situations that may jeopardize meeting department service guidelines and/or partner guidelines; offers solutions for various situations, when possible.
Identifies and communicates to supervisor, training and coaching needs of department staff
Trains, mentors and assists Client Accounting Assistants and Coordinators as needed.
Able to assume a leadership role when supervisor/manager is absent.
Creates and maintains complete and up-to-date files for each partner and/or client.
Actively seeks to enhance knowledge of all Client Accounting procedures and processes.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
Regular and reliable physical presence.
Manages Firm resources responsibly.
Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software (e.g., Aderant, StarCollect) and operating systems
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Excellent analytical, quantitative, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Ability to work well independently as... For full info follow application link.
Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.
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