Careers at Emerzian Law Group

Senior Counsel - Supervising Attorney for Education Law, Public Agency Law, Management-Side Labor & Employment Law, Workplace Investigations, Landlord-Tenant Law and/or Business Law

• 4-7 years experience, part-time or full-time
• annual rate of pay $130,000 to $200,000+ DOE

Associate Attorney for Education Law, Public Agency Law Management-Side Labor & Employment Law, Landlord-Tenant Law and/or Business Law

• 1-5 years experience, part-time or full-time
• annual rate of pay $105,000 to $150,000+ DOE

Attorney Investigator - Workplace and School Complaints Including Title IX

• 1-10 years experience, part-time or full-time
• annual rate of pay $105,000 to $200,00+ DOE; AWI and Title IX Certification Preferred

Emerzian Law Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. Full or part-time positions will be considered.  This is an hourly, fully remote position – the employee will work remotely from home.  The employee must reside in California, with a preference for a candidate who resides within California’s central valley.  The successful candidate will support the Firm’s billing operations, accounts receivable, collections, and client expense reimbursement processes. This role is critical to the Firm’s financial health and requires a strong understanding of legal billing practices, client service excellence, and financial management. The position reports to the Chief of Operations.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

Billing and Invoice Management:

• Review and track client specific billing requirements and distribute information to attorneys and professional staff, as needed
• Generate timely and accurate client invoices monthly in accordance with client engagement terms and billing requirements
• Ensure e-payment enrollment for all clients offering it.
• Submit e-bills using various vendor platforms, ensuring successful transmission and compliance with each platform’s unique requirements
• Collaborate with attorneys and professional staff to gather necessary documentation and information for accurate and timely billing

Accounts receivable and Collections:

• Monitor aging receivables and implement proactive follow-up procedures on outstanding bills
• Contact clients regarding past due invoices to determine payment status and timeline
• Escalate accounts to attorneys, partners or managers when necessary to leverage additional collection efforts or when payment issues require senior-level intervention

Client Expense Management:

• Enter and review for accuracy client expenses into the billing program with proper documentation and matter coding
• Maintain detailed records of all client-reimbursable expenses

Engagement Letter and Contract Management:

• Maintain accurate and organized records of engagement letters, contracts, amendments and client documents
• Review engagement letters, contracts and amendments for billing language and requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of billing, accounts receivable or related financial experience, required
• Proficiency with Practice Panther billing software or similar professional services billing platform preferred
• Experience with LEEDS formatting standards for legal invoicing preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service orientation with ability to handle client interactions professionally and diplomatically
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records and processes
• Reliable and professional demeanor
• Ability to work in an interactive, collaborative team environment with a customer service focus, both internally and externally
• Commitment to continuous improvement, including adapting quickly to changes in priorities and processes

 

A background check is required for employment. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience. 

The pay range for this role is $26.00/hour - $36,000 DOE. 

The Post-Bar Law Clerk is a full-time remote role responsible for supporting attorneys and paralegals in the firm's various practice areas. Day-to-day tasks include conducting legal research, drafting and revising memoranda, pleadings, contracts, policies, investigative reports, workplace training materials, personnel and other documents under supervision. The position provides hands-on experience in a practice setting while awaiting bar exam results or admission. The firm provides training, and offers access to high-quality, cutting edge research tools including Westlaw and its AI platforms.
Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and completion of the California bar exam (awaiting results or admission).
• B.A. from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with a wide variety of different types of writing highly preferred, e.g., journalistic writing, scientific research papers, preparation of government reports, letters and correspondence, legal briefing style, persuasive and neutral styles.
• Knowledge of AI legal research platforms such as Westlaw's Co-Counsel.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a remote work environment with high degree of self-motivation, self-awareness, and accountability.
• Coachability and the desire to take constructive feedback and implement it for professional development.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a remote environment.
• Comfort with legal research platforms and standard office productivity tools; willingness to learn new systems and procedures.
• Ability to work well with diverse communities and stakeholders -- e.g., business owners, government agencies, people of all levels of income, multi-system impacted individuals.

Salary, Benefits: The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 and represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Benefits include: fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and up to two dependents; 401 with safe harbor match; reimbursement of out of pocket medical up to IRS limits; MCLE/bar dues paid by firm; flex time off policy; sick leave; professional development budget; cell phone and internet reimbursement.
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class under California state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential functions will be provided.

Resume Submission: Submit resumes to recruitment@emerzianlaw.com