Audit Letter Analyst

An opportunity has opened at an AM 200 Law Firm for a skilled Audit Letter Analyst to become part of a dynamic Risk & Compliance team. This role is ideal for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and a background in a law firm setting, along with at least three years of direct experience managing audit letters, including receiving, responding to, and tracking them.

Key Responsibilities:
The Audit Letter Analyst will work closely with attorneys to oversee and respond to audit letter requests for clients. Key duties include:

1. Reviewing incoming audit letter requests to ensure compliance with ABA guidelines and internal policies
2. Analyzing client files for prior responses or engagement letters as part of the audit checklist review
3. Conducting attorney polls and tracking responses and disclosures
4. Drafting audit letter responses for year-end or update letters, pending attorney review
5. Compiling necessary documentation to support audit letter responses
6. Coordinating with responsible partners and the Audit Letter Committee to ensure responses align with policy and regulatory requirements
7. Coordinating the delivery of responses to auditors
8. Assisting in the annual training for attorneys on audit letter responses
9. Contributing to updates for audit letter response policies and procedures
10. Ensuring accurate entry of billable and non-billable time, and reviewing entries before month-end closing

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and other firm applications after training
• A minimum of 3 years' direct experience with audit letters

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or in conflicts/information services
• Previous experience in a law firm setting

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good judgment with strong analytical abilities
• Customer service orientation and a high level of professionalism
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage shifting priorities efficiently

This position offers the chance to contribute within a professional, team-oriented environment. If you meet these qualifications and are looking for a challenging new role, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you!