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Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Client Arrangements Specialist supports the Client Arrangements department through data entry in the implementation of client fee arrangements and requirements as requested by Client Accounting, Legal Assistants and Client Arrangements Analysts. This position partners closely with the Client Arrangements Supervisor and Analyst to interpret and improve the client arrangements cycle. The Client Arrangements Specialist works under direct supervision and relies on instructions and guidelines to perform the essential functions of the job.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide data entry support in actioning of rate setup change requests as approved by team leadership
Oversee the assignment of Change Requests to responsible Analysts based on Practice Group assignment
Provide data entry support for new and to be updated Non-Standard Arrangements in the Client Arrangements Non-Standard Arrangements Repository
Oversee the Client Arrangements Group Inbox and alert team to time sensitive/urgent inquiries
Assist in providing timely response to inquiries on client arrangement terms
Provide support in requests for time, billing, and disbursement rules setup
Job Specifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Prior experience with electronic billing systems, Aderant Expert and Rate Hierarchy a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong client service, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to work in a team environment and share knowledge
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $59,000 - $90,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Prior experience with electronic billing systems
- Familiarity with Aderant Expert and Rate Hierarchy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong client service, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Ability to work in a team environment and share knowledge
McDermott Will & Schulte Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about McDermott Will & Schulte and has not been reviewed or approved by McDermott Will & Schulte.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-matching at the base, with the firm moving in step with recent BigLaw scale increases. Bonus eligibility and hour-credit rules are clearly described, anchoring expectations around a 2,000-hour target that includes defined buckets for pro bono, professional development, and wellbeing activities.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives are often characterized as a strong point, with opportunities to earn above-market bonuses when targets and performance criteria are met. Industry trackers and firm materials align in describing extra tiers for very high hours and merit, creating meaningful upside for high performers.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Benefits emphasize mental health and overall wellness through a dedicated program offering confidential clinician support and access to mindfulness platforms. Credit for wellness, pro bono, and development time toward targets reinforces a wellbeing-forward approach within a demanding environment.
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