Client Intake Coordinator
Job Description:
- Support the processing and administration of the matter opening review process, including matter management, rate review, and adherence to Outside Counsel Guidelines
- Access and utilize the daily report and workflow for newly opened matters
- Review newly opened matters for compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines
- Review and set client/matter rates and rate levels for accurate billing and conformity with engagement letters or negotiated agreements
- Request missing background documents or approvals from Attorneys and/or Professional Administrators
- Revalue time entries to conform with updated rates/rate levels
- Verify and manage electronically billed matter data across more than 30 websites, including matter setup, rates, timekeepers, and budgets
- Set disbursement constraints/exclusions in Aderant
- Resolve rejected eBilled invoices caused by rate issues with Client Account team managers and coordinators
- Set up split billing information and bill groups for matters requiring deductibles
- Update internal processes and systems for opening matters
- Review daily system-generated reports for timekeeper rate compliance
- Provide rate information to attorneys and staff
- Update client contact information in Aderant
- Update or verify attorney participation credit on matters
- Communicate rate changes to Client Account team managers and coordinators
- Assist the Manager of Client Intake with communication of client rate information to stakeholders, including the Chief Financial Officer
- Maintain Intapp Terms and the Outside Counsel Guidelines database
- Generate guidelines summary sheets for distribution to timekeepers
- Monitor and respond to requests in the general Client Intake email box
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
- 2+ years' experience with legal billing/e-billing
- Familiarity with matter management preferred
- Proficiency in Aderant Expert, Elite or comparable legal billing software preferred
- College degree preferred or else equivalent experience required
- Attentive to detail
- Comfortable with non-routine daily workflow
- Proficient in communicating with colleagues at all levels
- Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)