Senior Analyst, Client Administration and Rates
About The Position
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. Our approximately 1,000 lawyers located in 10 offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com. Position Summary The Senior Analyst, Client Administration and Rates will provide support to Billing Partners and Client Account Coordinators as well as other business services staff by implementing and maintaining the Firm’s complex billing arrangements and standard rate structures.
Requirements
- Strong background and knowledge of major law firm billing and rate processes required
- Demonstrates close attention to detail
- Ability to work well in demanding and fast-passed environment
- Exhibits strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to work and develop skills independently
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet conflicting deadlines
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Previous experience 5+ years as a rates analyst, billing coordinator, pricing analyst or related position at a major law firm required
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Aderant or Elite software preferred
- B.S. in finance or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Works with partners and other firm management to implement complex annual rate structures and inputs data into Aderant Expert Rates with a high degree of accuracy
- Coordinates with team to assist with day-to-day operations, including ad-hoc requests, as well as timekeeper rate changes and client maintenance
- Creates timekeeper rate charts for partner and firm management review
- Prepares realization analysis related to proposed and existing fee arrangements
- Assists with updating documentation and historical database related to client, matter and firm billing rates
- Researches and responds to requests from partners, clients and other accounting staff on rate related inquiries
- Responds to questions and requests in relation to RFPs
- Understands how attorney ranks/class year and seniority increases are built into rate structures
- Implements split billing arrangements when needed
- Maintains and sets up alternative fee arrangements where applicable
- Assists with matter creation process, monitoring rates and compliance with client billing guidelines
- Creates and maintains both internal and client required task-based billing matter plans
- Complies with and understands Firm’s operation, policies and procedures
Benefits
- Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
