Legal Finance Systems Analyst — Aderant Expert, SQL

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to support and optimize its financial systems, including Aderant Expert. The role requires strong SQL skills, data integrity focus, and collaboration with Finance, Revenue Management, Billing, and HR.

The position is full-time in the Finance department, with options for remote work but the employee must reside near the Dallas, New York, or Washington, DC offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the Aderant Expert suite required.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel; understanding of law firm financial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the firm’s financial systems, including Aderant modules.
• Gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Set up and maintain rates, clients, matters, and timekeepers.
• Develop and maintain SSRS reports and ad hoc queries for Finance.
• Provide Help Desk support and create functional documentation.

Skills

SQL

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aderant Expert

SQL Server Management Studio

T-SQL

DocuDraft

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to support and optimize its financial systems, including Aderant Expert. The role requires strong SQL skills, data integrity focus, and collaboration with Finance, Revenue Management, Billing, and HR.

The position is full-time in the Finance department, with options for remote work but the employee must reside near the Dallas, New York, or Washington, DC offices.