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Baton Rouge

Address
II Rivermark Centre
450 Laurel Street
21st Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Contact
T: 225.381.7000
F: 225.343.3612
Email: contact@bakerdonelson.com

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Managing Shareholder

In early 2005, planning was under way to open a Baker Donelson office in Baton Rouge. The plan was for a public policy practice serving the legal needs of businesses with interests at the Louisiana State Capitol. By late August when the office opened, however, life in Baton Rouge had shifted significantly in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The office's mission and service offering were adapted to meet this new reality.

Today the office is home to 23 lawyers working in a full range of legal specialties, serving national, regional and local clients. Our Baton Rouge office is known for its particular strength in health care law – both regulatory and litigation – as well as complex business litigation, labor and employment, tax and estate planning, real estate, business transactions, gaming, intellectual property, cybersecurity, education and public policy.

Our lawyers in Baton Rouge are committed to giving back to the community through pro bono legal and community service. They partner with leading community service organizations including the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Ronald McDonald House, just to name a few. During the Summer of 2016, our Baton Rouge office supported the Access to Justice Program of the Louisiana State Bar Association – the association's program to increase awareness of the needs of indigent members of the community – by sponsoring a pro bono law student. 

In addition, our Baton Rouge office has a reputation for creating a culture and work environment which is highly collegial. In 2015 and 2016, the office won second place in the annual Baton Rouge Business Report "Best Places to Work" feature. 

Traditional Labor Shareholder – Any Office Location (#807)

The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder-level attorney with significant experience in traditional labor law to join our nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice. Ideal applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in traditional labor law, with deep management-side labor experience, looking to build and grow a practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture. Applicants must have a self-sustaining portable book of business and have a demonstrated track record of success representing employers. This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead the Firm’s traditional labor capabilities across industries and our geographic footprint. Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based required. For consideration, click here to apply.

Business Transactional Tax Attorney – Any Office Location (#808)

The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder or counsel-level Business Transactional Tax attorney to join its thriving Business Department. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant corporate and transactional tax experience and serve as a trusted advisor for internal and external firm clients. For consideration, please click here.

Law Firm Senior Client Account Specialist - Various Firm Locations

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Sr. Client Account Specialist. Candidates may reside in Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Houston, Jackson, Knoxville, Memphis, Atlanta, or New Orleans areas. The position is remote other than the 2nd and 4th mandatory Wednesdays of each month.

Salary is based upon years of experience and location.

This position will be responsible for collecting the firm’s accounts receivable through working directly with the client billing attorneys and, in many situations, directly with the client. Sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due accounts. Document and maintain accurate records. Know commonly used collection concepts, practices, and procedures. Use firm established guidelines and procedures to perform the functions of the job. Maintain ambitious standards and professional collection activities and support. This position is considered professional level. Reports directly to the Client Accounts Manager. Daily contacts include but are not limited to the Director of Revenue Services, CEO, COO, CFAO, Managing Shareholder, Office Administrators, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Attorneys, and Secretaries.

Key Responsibilities include:

  1. Collaborate with client (billing) attorneys regarding their aged A/R.
  2. Communicate with clients via email and telephone regarding aged accounts receivable upon billing attorney approval.
  3. Perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate billing and payment applications.
  4. Compile information for reporting of the progress of collections and accounts receivable aging.
  5. Analyze, investigate, and clarify problem
  6. Report problem and/or doubtful accounts to appropriate parties (CEO, COO, Managing Shareholders, Office Administrator, CFAO, Director of Revenue Services).
  7. Facilitate and expedite the allocations of aged accounts
  8. Monitor the opening of new matters for existing clients with collection and/or write-off issues.
  9. Monitor accounts with collection
  10. Oversee automatic reminder statements for the Firm, making sure that waivers and reminders are generated and mailed.
  11. Follow up on approved electronically billed
  12. Monitor receivable write-offs for the
  13. Manage any client/attorney
  14. Participate in monthly Client Accounts meetings to report collection
  15. Assist Manager with compiling, tracking, and monitoring Firm fiscal year end process as requested.
  16. Manages other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Revenue Qualifications will include:
  17. Computer experience with knowledge of Word, Excel, Collections software
  18. ARCS and ADERANT a plus
  19. Must have good organizational, communication and math skills.
  20. Must be detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  21. Ability to use good judgement and discretion in establishing and maintaining relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
  22. Overtime may be required.
  23. Travel may be required.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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