ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK
Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Client Arrangements Manager, you will join a collaborative and dedicated team of finance professionals in an important firmwide initiative to drive the administration of the revenue cycle to best practice processes. This role is responsible for supporting the Billing and Pricing teams by reviewing and implementing our client fee arrangements. This position requires billing and e-billing expertise. This is an exempt position and located in our Chicago office. The standard work hours are 8:45-5:15 PM, Monday – Friday, with additional hours as needed. In-office coverage and collaboration is required, at least three days a week.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure successful implementation of client agreements, client guidelines, and finance SOPs.
- Communicate client fee arrangements and billing requirements to appropriate firm personnel.
- Understand and completely support situations requiring prompt and careful support, which may extend beyond normal business hours.
- Fully own client budgeting and accrual submission processes, including internal communications and audits.
- Perform billing and e-billing set-ups, including monthly timekeeper maintenance.
- Drive process improvement and transformation efforts within the Finance function.
- Conduct frequent audits of billing and client arrangement details to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure written documentation of all client processes associated with managing client requirements compliance is up-to-date and organized in an audit-ready state.
- Respond to requests for information, clarification, and special analyses from Billing and Pricing.
- Assist with the maintenance of the pricing repositories and databases.
- Ensure quality and accuracy of work product.
- Contribute to the development of tools, processes, and procedures to maximize efficiency.
DESIRED SKILLSAND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Experience with SharePoint, database management, and data presentation software(s).
- Prior law firm or financial services industry experience.
- Must be well organized with strong attention to detail and good business judgment, capable of handling sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating an ability to explain complex concepts to professionals of different backgrounds with confidence.
- Ability to work independently and maintain flexibility with respect to assigned tasks due to changing deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain positive, collaborative, and professional attitude within pricing team as well as with other departments and lawyers.
Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.
Jenner & Block offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, in addition to other offerings.