LHH is seeking a LEGAL INTAKE CLERK (Accounting) for a direct hire position in Houston, TX.

Position: LEGAL INTAKE CLERK (Accounting)

Type: direct hire

Location: 100% ONSITE for first 90 days, then HYBRID 3 days onsite/2 days remote (77002 zip code)

Pay Range: $75,000-83,000 annually DOE

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5 or 9-5:30

SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Intake Clerk to join our accounting team. This position reports directly to the Controller and works closely with our accounting team to ensure our firm’s matter intake and matter maintenance related processes are handled timely, accurately and in accordance with firm policy and practice. The successful candidate will thrive in a team environment and understands the importance of internal and external client service.

DUTIES:

· Conflicts - Enter and process conflict checks and distribute conflict report.

· Opening Matters - Open case evaluation matters in the system and assist with documentation review for new matter setup.

· Matter Management Reports - Assist in updating the status notes on matter management reports.

· Quality Control - Accurate processing of conflicts and reporting.

· Correspondence - Correspond with firm personnel as needed.

· Research and Support - Gather and provide support documentation for internal/financial reviews as well as information requested by firm personnel.

· Other - Other duties as required to support conflicts, matter intake, matter maintenance and the accounting department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred

SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel knowledge a plus.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum of 2-4 years accounting department experience in a law firm required. Aderant software preferred.

· Legal industry experience required

· Aderant software experience a BIG PLUS

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.