at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Client Accounts Assistant
US-WI-Milwaukee | US-IL-Chicago | US-TX-Dallas | US-TX-Houston | US-FL-Tampa
ID
2024-3140
Category
Accounting/Finance
Type
Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours
40
Workplace
Hybrid
Overview
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
The Client Accounts Assistant is in training to obtain the essential knowledge to independently, compile, manage and execute attorney billing. This person will work closely with attorneys, assistants and accounting colleagues to accurately maintain records.
Responsibilities
Assists Billing Coordinators and Analysts with drafting, editing and preparing pre-bills and final bills per attorney/client specifications and/or guidelines
Reviews and verifies accuracy of billing and supporting documentation, as required
Confirms rates and any fee arrangements are reflected for each individual matter
Creates and prints/uploads final client billing
Assists with the maintenance of instructions related to the billing attorneys' clients and matters
Prepares and processes write-downs following firm policy
Prepares write-offs following firm policy
Researches and responds to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
Provides administrative support as needed such as pulling backup and providing invoice copies
Ensures strict confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in an office environment that includes accounting/bookkeeping related job responsibilities
High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's Degree in a related field is preferred
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products #LI-Hybrid
Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.
Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.
We invite you to consider a career with Foley.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.