Rates Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance of client-specific billing rates and alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) in the firm’s financial systems (e.g., Aderant)
• Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for rate-related inquiries from attorneys, billing staff, and firm leadership
• Monitor compliance with client billing guidelines and contractual terms, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Support internal and external audits related to billing rates and fee arrangements
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members on rate management best practices and system usage
• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to enhance rate-related reporting and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience in billing, pricing, or financial analysis, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience with Aderant strongly preferred
• Expert-level Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query, etc.); experience with data visualization tools is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with client eBilling platforms and LEDES formats is a plus
• Working knowledge of SQL or other data analysis tools a plus

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.