DLA Piper

Client Accounts Operations Analyst

DLA Piper$71K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in billing or financial analysis, preferably in a law firm environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarize and communicate project scope effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with advanced knowledge of Aderant Expert Billing.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Ability to design and deliver effective training to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with project stakeholders to define and clarify business problems and solutions.
  • Oversee all aspects of billing, applying industry best practices for daily operations.
  • Analyze business processes and systems, developing business cases and reporting metrics.
  • Document and communicate functional requirements clearly, creating detailed process-flow diagrams.
  • Support project management, ensuring effective communication among all project participants.
  • Collaborate with IT and various departments to fulfill cross-functional project requirements.
  • Conduct system testing and validate requirements to ensure project success.
  • Provide training and support to attorneys and staff as necessary.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule providing flexibility between remote and in-office work.
  • Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan to support employees' financial future.
Full Job Description

Summary

The Client Accounts Operations Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, interacts with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their business problems and needs. Analyzes, documents, and communicates business and/or system requirements. Works at the intersection of business and technology, representing business requirements during the design and modification of IT systems. Supports project management efforts, manages datasets, and performs reporting. Supports a variety of accounting projects and/or functions managed within the Business Operation Services department.

Location

This position can sit in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.


Responsibilities        

  • Interacts with project stakeholders to understand business problems and define solution requirements.

  • Performs all aspects of Billing, with in-depth knowledge of industry best practices, supporting daily operations and functions.

  • Analyzes business process and supporting systems. Develops business cases, builds metrics and performs reporting.

  • Documents and communicates functional and system requirements. Builds process-flow

  • diagrams.

  • Supports project management and reporting efforts. Liaises with project participants and follows up routinely to ensure effective communication and completion of tasks.

  • Interfaces with IT and various departments to support execution of cross-functional project requirements.

  • Performs system testing and requirements validation.

  • Provides training to attorneys and staff as needed.

  • Applies best practices for effective communication and problem solving.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Must have strong analytical skills and be comfortable summarizing and communicating project scope and execution. Must have strong attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must be an organized self-starter with the ability to handle many projects at one time and meet multiple concurrent deadlines. Able to design and deliver effective training for small and large groups, adapting content, communication style, and facilitation to diverse audiences, experience levels, and learning styles. Engages participants through clear, interactive instruction and practical application to promote understanding, participation, and retention.

Possesses advanced knowledge of Aderant Expert Billing.

Minimum Education

  • High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor27s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Business Process Management from an accredited institution preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience

  • 3 years27 billing and/or financial analysis experience required, preferably in a law firm environment utilizing Aderant. Must be proficient in Excel. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required to interact with various colleagues and business stakeholders.


Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

  • Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

  • Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

  • Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

  • Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

  • Foster positive work relationships.

  • Comply with all firm policies and practices.

  • Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

  • Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.


Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm27s discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm27s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm27s expected hiring range for this position is $71,743 - $100,082 per year depending on the candidate27s geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate27s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in thejurisdictionin whichthis position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntary and are not eligible for relocationassistance. Anyrelocationbenefits,if any, are provided only where a relocation isrequiredat the firm27s direction andin accordance withapplicable policy and law.

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About DLA Piper

DLA Piper is a multinational law firm with offices in more than 40 countries. The firm was formed in 2005 by the merger of three law firms: DLA, Piper Rudnick, and Gray Cary. DLA Piper is one of the largest law firms in the world, with over 4,000 lawyers and 10,000 employees. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including banking, energy, healthcare, and technology. DLA Piper has been involved in several high-profile cases, including the representation of the estate of Michael Jackson and the defense of FIFA in the wake of the 2015 corruption scandal. In 2019, DLA Piper reported revenue of $3.11 billion.
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