Houston

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a mid-level associate with four or more years of debt finance experience to join its thriving Financial Services Transaction practice. Specific experience representing lenders and borrowers on leveraged finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, security agreements and other primary loan documents, as well as managing transaction closings and supervising junior associates and paralegals is preferred. Experience with mezzanine finance or other private credit funds is a plus. Applicants who have excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as a strong understanding of acquisition financing, are sought to become a part of a nationally recognized financial services team. We seek a bright, hard-working person with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your law school transcript.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a full-time Office Services Coordinator in its Houston, Texas office.  The ideal candidate will be extremely professional, possess exceptional communication and organizational skills as well as excellent computer skills, and have a proficiency in MS Outlook and basic typing skills.  

Responsibilities include Hospitality Services (assisting with events - ordering food, setting up, cleaning up; inventory of pantry items; stocking kitchens; reserving rooms);  Reception (answering phones, greeting clients and visitors, maintaining neatness of lobby/reception area and conference rooms); Facilities (assisting with small office moves, preparing offices for new employees, keeping office supply areas stocked); Mail Services (metering, sorting, distributing mail); Copy Services (copy, print, scan projects); Assist with other clerical duties as assigned as well as with special projects.

Qualifications Include:

Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computer and copiers; Microsoft program knowledge- Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instruction of attorneys and staff and provide information with extraordinary courtesy and tact. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Confidentiality. Exceptional client service skills. Working effectively within a group or independently.

Requirements:  Office administrative experience (law firm experience preferred but not required).  Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under deadlines; must be proficient in Microsoft office, most specifically Word and Excel; ability to communicate and follow instructions of office management, attorneys and other legal staff in a fast-paced demanding environment.  Must be willing to learn new tasks and adapt to change easily. 

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only 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 Electronic Billing Specialist. This position is 90% remote working from a Firm office two days a month. This position may be associated with any Firm office location. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of executing attorney eBilling. This position requires a detail-oriented person with excellent critical thinking skills; multi-tasking abilities in support of a large, fast-moving law firm; a team player attitude with a positive outlook; excellent verbal and written skills; ability to work independently and a self-starter; a professional and punctual manner; flexibility to work overtime when needed; and the ability to tackle challenges and work efficiently and effectively and handle other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

This role requires fluency in Microsoft Office programs / applications, Aderant or other legal accounting software experience. A minimum of 2 years college and an accounting background are preferred. Will train the right candidate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with appropriate firm personnel to ensure new clients/matters are set up correctly in the required eBilling platform.
• Addresses and responds to questions on electronic billing issues. Follows through in a timely manner to ensure questions are satisfactorily addressed.
• Manages the electronic invoice submission process through payment; while tracking exclusions and appeals, deadlines, etc.
• Monitors new timekeepers to ensure they are on approved rate cards for efficient invoice approval and payment.
• Monthly reconciliations between BillBlast and legal software system to ensure all invoices have been successfully eBilled. Follows up as needed.
• Weekly review of eBilling status through BillBlast to ensure there are no issues.
• Works with BillBlast to resolve electronic billing problems.
• Reviews and ensures the eBilling guidelines are noted on the appropriate matter notes.
• Ensure monthly eBilling is completed by firm deadlines.
• Prepare documentation and process mark-downs in accordance with Firm policy.
• Ability to professionally and effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries (assistants), administrative staff and clients.
• Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required, including cost back up documentation.
• Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems.
• Understand and apply Firm billing policies.
• Understand and comply with individual client billing guidelines.
• Observe and maintain confidentiality of client and firm matters.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs to perform duties and responsibilities (Excel, Word, Aderant, BillBlast and various eBilling platforms.
• Thoroughly understand firm, client, matter and exception rates and discounts.
• Has a working knowledge of client guidelines for assigned attorneys and clients.
• Proactively addresses errors that may result in delays in uploading or rejection of invoices.
• Analyze and problem-solve eBilling rejections independently, without additional escalation.
• Facilitate the set-up of clients who are transitioning to electronic billing or changing electronic billing vendors to ensure a smooth transition.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Knowledge of various computer software programs to perform duties and responsibilities (Excel, Word, Aderant, BillBlast and various eBilling platforms.)
2. Must have good organizational, communication and math skills.
3. Must be detail oriented.
4. Must be able to endure highly stressful situations and constant disruptions.
5. Overtime when needed.

ADDITIONAL INFO

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

All employees are required to comply with the Firm’s information privacy and security requirements including its acceptable use policy. Such requirements are dictated by laws and regulations, by professional standards and by the Firm manual.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only 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. 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.