Offit Kurman, an AmLaw 200 law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Rates Administrator to support the firm’s billing and financial operations. This role is responsible for managing attorney and client rate structures across multiple systems, ensuring rate accuracy, compliance with client agreements, and alignment with firm billing policies. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience and a strong understanding of legal billing systems, rate administration, and financial data management.
- Manage the full lifecycle of attorney and client rate administration, including rate setup, updates, approvals, audits, and implementation.
- Review, validate, and maintain billing rates in accordance with client engagement terms, outside counsel guidelines, and firm policies.
- Analyze rate requests and identify discrepancies, conflicts, or compliance concerns prior to implementation.
- Maintain and update rate information within Aderant, Intapp, and other firm systems.
- Utilize Expert Rates to research, benchmark, and validate attorney rate structures.
- Partner with attorneys, billing teams, finance, and business operations to ensure accurate rate application across matters and clients.
- Support e-billing requirements by ensuring rates align with client guidelines and electronic billing platform requirements.
- Generate and analyze reports using SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) and other reporting tools to monitor rate accuracy, trends, and exceptions.
- Perform regular audits and reconciliations of rate data to ensure consistency across systems.
- Create and maintain documentation of rate processes, approvals, and policy compliance.
- Assist with special projects related to pricing, billing operations, and financial reporting.
- 3+ years of law firm experience required, preferably in rates administration, billing, pricing, finance, or revenue management.
- Hands-on experience with Aderant required.
- Experience with Intapp and Expert Rates strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of legal billing processes, rate structures, and e-billing platforms.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting client rate agreements, engagement terms, and outside counsel guidelines.
- Working knowledge of SSRS reporting and financial data analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, and reporting functions.
- Experience supporting Am Law or mid-to-large law firm environments.
- Exposure to pricing, revenue management, or financial operations functions.
- Familiarity with legal matter management and billing compliance processes.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced law firm environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal billing or finance professional who enjoys working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams to ensure billing accuracy and support the firm's financial performance. Apply now for consideration. Compensation commensurate with experience.
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