Client Administrative And Rates Supervisor

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Client Administrative and Rates Supervisor

The candidate will supervise, implement and maintain non-standard hourly rates/fee arrangements in Aderant to ensure proper, correct client/matter rate set-up. Work with Billing, Compliance, and Client Value and others as needed (partners, secretaries, clients) to obtain critical missing rate information, confirm existing information, and compile other required data prior to implementing special billing arrangements. Work closely with Billing to ensure all client/matter rates are updated prior to invoice creation. Assist with the annual development of firm billing rates and data mining, as needed/requested. Implement and manage override rates, rate changes, fulfill rate information requests, research billing rate issue, revalue WIP during off-cycle rate changes, manage and maintain premium discount set–up in Aderant. Work closely with the Client Value team to proactively manage rate arrangements as agreements expire, allowing partner the opportunity to leverage recent case successes. Create and maintains various documentation relating to the billing rates and ensures files are up-to-date. Assist with creation of process improvement methodologies, concepts, and processes as related to the rate setting, client rate negotiation, and billing. Participate in the annual client rate review process/override rate approval process, including communicating with responsible attorneys to identify clients and matters that require advance notice for annual rate increases. Coordinate with Billing and Client Value to become familiar with existing client rate agreements, firm billing, and general financial practices and systems. Assist with the review and implementation of rates within existing or new software/technology platforms and dashboards at the firm, as needed. Collaborate and work with Compliance, Billing and Client Value and other infrastructure teams in the performance of special projects as assigned. Supervise daily work of Client Administrative and Rates Coordinator(s) and provide guidance on prioritizing, problem solving, and completing tasks as assigned. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field is preferred. Should have 4+ years in client service oriented functions, preferably with law firm financial/billing background. Prior Supervisory experience is required. Data-driven and/or financial/legal billing experience is preferred. Knowledge and proficiency in ADERANT, ELITE, or comparable financial accounting system (ADERANT experience preferred) is required.

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
One Bryant Park
New York
New York
United States 10036
Website : https://www.akingump.com