Wilson Elser

Rate Coordinator

White Plains, New York · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$85kDetected 36 days ago

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About the role

A Law Firm Rate Coordinator (RC) supports the Director of Pricing and Rate Supervisor with rate inquiries, maintaining rate structures, and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of client rates within the firm's financial systems (SurePoint, Aderant).

Rate Management: Set up, maintain, and update standard rate arrangements, discounts and fixed-fee arrangements in the billing system.
Compliance & Analysis: Review Client engagement letters, Letters of Understanding, Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), and any other client correspondence to interpret rate requirements, summarize key terms, and implement compliant rate structures in the most efficient and beneficial way available.
E-billing Coordination: Partner with the firm's Revenue Team (RT) to provide documentation supporting implemented rates and assist in resolving e-billing rate rejections and discrepancies.
Data Integrity & Reporting: Maintain accurate timekeeper and rate data, perform regular audits, and generate reports to rate compliance, exceptions and approvals.
Set up, maintain, and update standard rate arrangements, discounts and fixed-fee arrangements in the billing system.
Review Client engagement letters, Letters of Understanding, Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), and any other client correspondence to interpret rate requirements, summarize key terms, and implement compliant rate structures in the most efficient and beneficial way available.
Partner with the firm's Revenue Team (RT) to provide documentation supporting implemented rates and assist in resolving e-billing rate rejections and discrepancies.
Maintain accurate timekeeper and rate data, perform regular audits, and generate reports to rate compliance, exceptions and approvals.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training
1-3 years of experience in a legal billing environment
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas and data review) and Outlook
Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce detailed and accurate work products
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, attorneys, staff, vendors and clients
Ability to identify issues and contribute practical and efficient solutions
Strong reading comprehension, analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise proper judgment and maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, to meet deadlines and daily requirements
Commitment to providing high-quality internal and external client service
Interest in learning and developing new skills

$60,000 - $85,000 USD
Why Should You Apply?
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal.
We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place.
We appreciate your understanding.

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm.
With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.
If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Rate Coordinator position.
This position offers a hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place.

cisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental d

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