Birmingham

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz PC has an immediate opening for a Senior Client Credit Analyst / Revenue Services Coordinator. This position is hybrid/remote and can be located at any office within the Firm’s footprint. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to the Firm’s vision, mission, and core values. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and develop professional relationships and build rapport with others. Overall good work-ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
• Conduct thorough credit risk assessments of clients, including financial statement analysis and creditworthiness evaluation.
• Actively review and analyze client accounts, determining creditworthiness based on financial data, credit reports, and payment history.
• Collaborate with legal teams to understand client engagements and associated credit risks.
• Advise on the need for retainers, and payment plans.
• Provide strategic recommendations to mitigate credit risk and improve credit risk management processes.
• Continue to evaluate the new client credit risk process for needed modifications.
• Participate in monthly client accounts meetings to report on the progress of clients with credit limits, retainers, and payment plans.
• Conduct meetings with attorneys and management to advise on client payment status.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in credit risk management.
• Per attorney approval establish direct contact with clients on aged accounts
• Assist in the development and maintenance of credit risk policies and procedures.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts within the team.
• Reporting as requested or needed.
• Review settlements and payment arrangements.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ finance or equivalent experience working credit analysis.
• Experience in managing credit function and risk management. Including credit scoring models.
• Client focus with an understanding of credit analysis and collections.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments to achieve business objectives.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel.
• Must be creative, resourceful, organized, and able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Work involves confidential and sensitive information. Discretion is essential.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States.  Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for an Experienced Law Firm Billing Manager. This position may be located at any office within the Firm’s footprint.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

• Motivate, mentor, and provide leadership to the Billing team, including but not limited to, establishing controls to ensure the quality and integrity of the billing processes
• Monitor workload distribution and overtime requirements, identifying areas where efficiencies of the billing and/or collections function can be improved. Work with the Director of Revenue Services to implement approved changes
• Maintain hands-on knowledge of all billing related functions in order to provide proper training, back-up, and support, including, but not limited to bill preparation, bill review, pre-bill review, write off management and exception rate management
• Manage and oversee all Billing Department functions and organization, assuring work is completed accurately and effectively within defined deadlines.
• Monitor actual billings against budgets/targets and liaise with other Revenue Managers when necessary
• Conduct group and individual training for all billing software users
• Maintain and update billing training manual and related presentations, as required
• Leading the Billing team with a results-oriented approach
• Review of billing progress including compiling reports and analysis of billing statistics

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong working knowledge of the billing functions and legal billing cycles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Experience with operations/ financial systems (Aderant)
• Previous law firm billing management experience
• Detail orientated, efficient, organized with the ability to multitask
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Possess an aptitude for detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and ability to work under pressure with or without direct supervision.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and be familiar with computerized databases and on-line services
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States.  Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint. The position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work remotely, with occasional travel to one of our offices required for training, trial preparation, and other in-person events.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, along with a minimum of five years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work independently and will demonstrate strong experience in managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents, including proficiency in Relativity or similar document review platforms. Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams and Asana is strongly preferred.

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to trial counsel across all stages of litigation, from initial investigation through trial and resolution. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents; conducting thorough factual investigations; assisting attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials; and providing direct support during trial proceedings.

Candidates should be proficient with electronic and paper filing procedures in both state and federal courts, possess a thorough working knowledge of relevant court rules, and be adept at navigating court websites and conducting effective legal research.

Strong organizational abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective oral and written communication are critical to success in this role. The ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities for different attorneys simultaneously is essential. Additionally, candidates must be willing to work overtime and travel for trials as required. Prior experience accurately recording billable hours is necessary.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.