Risk Management Client Matter Lifecycle Clerk

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, seeks a detail-oriented Risk Management-Client Matter Lifecycle Clerk. This full-time role offers flexible options to work remotely, hybrid, or onsite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact on billing setup for Partners and legal assistants.
• Input and maintain client billing information, including matter budgets, timekeeper rates, and special instructions in the accounting database.
• Review and verify accuracy of billing setup to ensure accurate and prompt invoicing according to each client’s specific needs.
• Ensure client’s initial matter billing setup aligns with their Billing and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Review and verify accuracy of billing documentation as required.
• Confirm rates and any fee arrangements are reflected for each individual matter.
• Communicate with attorneys, billing team, Client Service Specialist, and other staff to support the successful flow of billing information within the New Business Intake workflow.
• Drive standardization and innovation alongside future growth.
• Ensure firm policies and practices are followed; promote consistency and education on professional and technical matters to meet client and firm billing objectives.
• Assist with other special projects, ad hoc reports, and activities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; or an A.A. or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• At least one year of related experience in a large law firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in general accounting practices.
• Minimum of one year’s experience with legal and/or electronic billing processes and practices.
• Prior experience with Aderant or Elite billing systems.
• Experience with Intapp OPEN Intake or Fulcrum GT’s UPFRONT preferred.
• Strong Excel skills with ability to analyze financial data.
• Analytical, intellectually curious, and motivated to seek out answers and solutions.
• Familiarity and comfort dealing with legal documents and contracts.
• Ability to multitask, working both independently and as part of a team, in a deadline-driven, detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Pay

Yearly salary range: $35,000 – $50,000. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant skills, training, experience, and location.