Client Arrangements Manager

Jenner & Block; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago seeks a Revenue Operations professional to join a firmwide initiative to elevate revenue cycle administration. Reporting to the Director, you will oversee setup of alternative fee arrangements, billing guidelines, contract terms, and e-billing, serving as a key stakeholder in the revenue cycle function.

Based in our Chicago office with standard hours 8:45 AM–5:15 PM, this exempt role requires strong Excel skills, prior law firm experience, and comfort coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Prior law firm experience.
• Experience in Elite 3E, eBillingHub, InTapp Intake, and ServiceNow; Rippe LMSV billing system a plus.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail and good business judgment; capable of handling sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with SharePoint, database management, and data presentation software(s).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to professionals of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee a centralized tracking system to ensure successful implementation of e-billing and client guidelines.
• Coordinate setup and maintenance of electronic billing on third-party vendor sites with external consultants.
• Develop workflows to disseminate billing guidelines to internal customers timely.
• Maintain a calendar of key client dates for rate increase submissions and notifications.
• Ensure documentation of client processes is up to date, organized, and audit ready.
• Monitor workloads and adherence to firm policies and procedures.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Independent worker

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Elite 3E

eBillingHub

InTapp Intake

ServiceNow

Rippe LMSV

Job description

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Revenue Operations, you will join a collaborative team of finance professionals dedicated to a firmwide initiative to elevate revenue cycle administration to best practice standards. This role oversees the setup of alternative fee arrangements, billing guidelines, contract terms, and e-billing implementation, working closely as a key stakeholder of the revenue cycle function. This is an exempt position based in our Chicago office, with standard hours of 8:45 AM–5:15 PM, Monday through Friday, and additional hours as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and oversee a centralized tracking system to ensure successful implementation of e-billing, client arrangements, client guidelines, and finance SOPs, with the ability to quickly access details and respond to time-sensitive requests.
• Establish coordination instructions for team assignments related to the set-up, implementation, and maintenance of all electronic billing on third-party vendor sites, including managing external e-billing consultants and helping ensure budgets, accruals, timekeepers, rates, status updates, and rejections are addressed in a timely manner.
• Develop workflows to disseminate billing guidelines to internal customers in a timely manner to achieve optimal firmwide adherence.
• Maintain a calendar of key client dates for rate increase submissions and other client notifications; provide advance notice of key dates and deliverables to the Pricing and Billing teams, as well as to relationship partners.
• Ensure written documentation of all client processes associated with managing client requirements compliance is up to date, organized, and audit ready.
• Monitor workloads, quality of work, and adherence to established firm policies and procedures.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior law firm experience.
• Experience in Elite 3E, eBillingHub, InTapp Intake, and ServiceNow; Rippe LMSV billing system a plus.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail and good business judgment; capable of handling sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with SharePoint, database management, and data presentation software(s).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently explain complex concepts to professionals of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and maintain flexibility with assigned tasks amid changing deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $117,000 to $157,000 in Chicago. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.