Hybrid Client Accounts Project Lead (Billing)

DLA Piper; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Client Accounts Project Manager in the Northern Virginia area to support partners managing complex client portfolios. You will ensure financial administration, timely communication, and strong client service delivery.

You will collaborate with partners, clients, and internal teams to translate billing data into insights, produce financial reporting, and drive process improvements across matter management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in legal financial operations or project management.
• LPM, LPP, LPA or PMP with legal experience preferred.
• Experience with Aderant and Intapp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day engagement with partners, clients, and internal teams.
• Convert detailed billing, receivables, and matter information into clear updates and recommendations.
• Produce recurring reporting and financial commentary on billing activity and account status.
• Drive follow-through on outstanding items with clients and internal teams.
• Research and resolve invoice questions and budget alignment concerns.
• Support electronic billing by addressing submission errors or rejections.
• Track accruals, budgets, and matter activity to identify risks or profitability concerns.
• Evaluate aged receivables and improve cash flow through focused collections.
• Maintain visibility into client payment activity and execute focused collection strategies.
• Recommend enhancements to workflows, reporting methods, and service delivery processes.
• Establish reusable guidance and standards across the department.

Skills

Legal billing

Collections

Client accounting

e-billing

Budgeting

Accruals

Matter financial management

Aderant

Intapp

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Asana

Trello

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Asana

Trello

Microsoft Office Suite

Aderant

Intapp

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Client Accounts Project Manager in the Northern Virginia area to support partners managing complex client portfolios. You will ensure financial administration, timely communication, and strong client service delivery.

You will collaborate with partners, clients, and internal teams to translate billing data into insights, produce financial reporting, and drive process improvements across matter management.