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Downtown Rochester law firm invites applicants looking for a long-lasting career in a stable and rewarding office setting to apply. Excellent entry level opportunity in the legal field for a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, organizational skills, the drive to succeed and willingness to learn. Ideal candidate is seeking a culture that values loyalty and long-term relationships, and is interested in working with an established team of experienced accounting clerks, legal assistants, paralegals, supervisors and attorneys.

Essential Duties:

  • Meet a daily quota of reviewing assigned billable files. This includes: obtaining proper backup documentation for fees, fee approvals and proof of costs, validating invoices prior to submission, and generating invoices
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all invoice line items, meeting billing timelines
  • Ensure all client and internal systems are updated to include actions taken and all correspondence
  • Work in a team environment under attorney supervision to prepare documents such as letters
  • Attend to details, solve mathematical computations correctly and accurately make revisions
  • Follow various client requirements and adapt when updates to processes occur
  • Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure requirements
  • Participate in special projects as assigned by management
  • Handle confidential client information in a professional and trustworthy manner
  • Work flexibly and manage changing priorities
  • Work full-time, on-site during regular business hours

Other

  • Background check required

Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent analytical, deductive reasoning, and decision making skills
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate deliverables
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work with confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
  • Ability to handle a large caseload
  • Able to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
  • Willingness to learn and the ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently
  • Professionalism, good judgment and the ability to perform in high pressure situations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control

Education/Experience: An equivalent combination of the following:

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree strongly preferred (or applicable experience)
  • 1 year Accounting or Billing Experience (Preferred) with compensation commensurate with experience

Physical Functions:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time, operate a computer, and regularly listen to/learn new training material. Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel.

Work Environment:

Works generally at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office with moderate noise levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift

 

Application Question(s):

 

  • Why are you interested in working in a law office's accounting department?
  • What experience do you have preparing letters?
  • What experience do you have with computing financial figures?

 

Work Location: In person