Department: Practice Administration
About Us:
Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers
across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a
diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership
that provides support and encouragement for career growth.
Ballard Spahr is seeking a Rate Implementation Supervisor who is responsible
for leading the execution and setup of a variety of pricing arrangements in
the firm's financial system 3E. The supervisor will oversee the team's
workflow to ensure compliance with client rate agreements, collaborate with
the billing and pricing teams, identify opportunities for continuous process
improvement, and mentor team members to optimize performance. This hybrid
position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office at any Ballard
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Why Join Us?
Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that
enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive
leadership.
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning
opportunities and avenues for career growth.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and
share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences,
and/or backgrounds.
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading
solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client
service.
Your Role:
As a Rate Implementation Supervisorwithin our Practice Administration Team,
you will:
Supervise, mentor, and work alongside a team of implementation specialists.
Ensure that pricing arrangements are set up promptly and comply with the
profitability analysis performed by the pricing team.
Develop and maintain documentation and processes for rate implementation.
Maintain and update pricing arrangements.
Support the billing team in determining correct rate arrangements and ensure
they are accurately reflected in the billing process.
Collaborate with matter billing lawyers and legal administrative assistants to
ensure rate arrangements align with client agreements during the matter
opening process.
What We're Looking For:
Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and
problem-solving.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Initiative: Promote continuous process improvement in pricing implementation
workflows.
Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage
multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
Required Experience:
An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
preferred. Six plus years' experience as a billing/pricing analyst, or
equivalent position, preferably in a law firm environment. A high degree of
proficiency in the firm's computer applications and document management
system, including but not limited to MS Office (Word, Outlook,
Excel, PowerPoint; experience with PowerBI or other relational databases
and/or OLAP technology strongly preferred). 3E experience is a major
plus, but not necessary. The ability to demonstrate effective management
skills by leading and motivating a team of implementation specialists.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical,
fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug,
dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term
disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and
match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided
are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health
savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and
elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance
program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this
position is from $90,000 - $110,000 depending upon experience and location.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage
you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.
At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and
backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture
fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the
