Temporary Client Account Assistant

Cooley is seeking a Client Account Assistant to join the Accounting team.

Position summary: Under the direction of the Client Account Manager or Supervisor, the Client Account Assistant is responsible for providing routine and basic client billing support to the Client Account Managers, Supervisors and department.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

• Responsible for distribution, logging, preparation, processing, and mailing of client billing
• Provide prompt and accurate assistance to attorneys, clients, business professionals and billing team to resolve billing problems
• Provide cost backup documentation
• Research all inquiries regarding past and present billing
• File and prepare past month's billing for electronic scanning
• Review and summarize engagement letters pertaining to special financial agreements
• Enter financial arrangements in accounting system
• Implement and maintain client and matter database
• All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience: 

Required:

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Strong Excel skills
• Available to work overtime, as required

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience (e.g., billing and/or accounting)
• Prior law firm experience
• General knowledge of accounting concepts
• Previous 3E and electronic billing experience
• 10 key by touch

Competencies:

• Quick learner
• Excellent follow through, accuracy, initiative, and math skills
• Ability to successfully maintain and promote attorney and client relations
• Professional demeanor
• Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and listening) and writing skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to interact and work well with others (co-workers and vendors)

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $32.50 - $34.50. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.