Client Compliance Analyst

Proskauer • New York, NY

2d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies. A Client Compliance Analyst provides support for general procedures relating to the maintenance of client and matter finance data, the collection and filing of Firm Engagement Letters, and the confirmation of the completeness and accuracy of client and matter billing information for new business. Working with all members of the Client Operations and Finance Departments, the Client Compliance Analyst will provide critical support to the Client Compliance team in the ongoing data maintenance within the Finance Systems. The Client Compliance Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of Client Operations: Compliance & Reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• One or more years of experience in a legal finance environment or similar role
• Ability to initiate, follow through and complete time sensitive projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced global environment
• Experience with client and matter finance information
• Ability to use industry standard office software applications including Elite and/or Aderant, Intapp, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and other resources as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with partners, associates and other Firm personnel throughout the Firm’s international offices
• Strong attention to detail and analytical and organizational skills
• This position may require periodic physical presence in Proskauer’s offices as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to Client Compliance department in order to execute data updates on a timely basis
• Modify client and matter data within the finance system, Aderant, upon request
• Assist with the collection and review of client Engagement Letters to ensure accuracy of client and matter set‐up
• Support the review of Outside Counsel Guidelines provided by clients and support the implementation of Billing Guidelines
• Follow‐up with appropriate lawyer(s) and/or Firm personnel, as required, in order to efficiently perform duties, including obtaining data update approvals, missing Engagement Letters, Billing Guidelines, and Outside Counsel Guidelines
• Perform client and matter maintenance throughout the matter lifecycle, including but not limited to updates to Bill Groups, Lawyer assignments, and client and matter credits, as needed
• Perform all administrative tasks associated therewith
• Support the proper administrative close‐out of matters and/or clients at the conclusion of representation
• Maintain records in accordance with applicable laws and Firm policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees