Client Account Specialist

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

At Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Cincinnati, OH, a Client Account Specialist handles time and cost adjustments, prepares WIP reports, and entering attorney and paralegal time to meet deadlines.

You will assist attorneys and staff with client inquiries, maintain documents, and ensure confidentiality in all matters while managing multiple deadlines with meticulous accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments.
• Generate monthly WIP reports as directed by client.
• Enter attorney and paralegal time to meet deadlines.
• Assist attorneys and legal staff with client inquiries.
• Address inquiries about billed/unbilled totals, payment status, and matter history.
• Assist with reviewing documents for client matters and logging info in DMS.
• Maintain telephone, email, and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem-solving

Judgment

Editing/writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore is seeking a Client Account Specialist at our Cincinnati, OH location.

Responsibilities

• Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments
• Generate monthly Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports as directed by client
• Enter attorney and paralegal time, as needed, to meet deadlines
• Assist attorneys and legal administrative assistants with client inquiries
• Address internal and external inquiries in connection with billed and unbilled totals, payment status, and matter history
• Assist team with projects such as reviewing official documents received for client matters for accuracy and logging information from those documents in our document management system
• Maintain telephone, email, and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff
• Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Working knowledge of accounting functions
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to use good judgment

Equal Opportunity Employer