Rate Coordinator

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.  Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Rate Coordinator position.  This position offers a hybrid working arrangement.The Position A Law Firm Rate Coordinator (RC) supports the Director of Pricing and Rate Supervisor with rate inquiries, maintaining rate structures, and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of client rates within the firm's financial systems (SurePoint, Aderant). Key Responsibilities: Rate Inquiries: Monitor, prioritize and respond to all rate inquiries in a timely manner, escalating complex issues as appropriate. Rate Management: Set up, maintain, and update standard rate arrangements, discounts and fixed-fee arrangements in the billing system. Compliance & Analysis: Review Client engagement letters, Letters of Understanding, Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), and any other client correspondence to interpret rate requirements, summarize key terms, and implement compliant rate structures in the most efficient and beneficial way available. E-billing Coordination: Partner with the firm's Revenue Team (RT) to provide documentation supporting implemented rates and assist in resolving   e-billing rate rejections and discrepancies. Data Integrity & Reporting: Maintain accurate timekeeper and rate data, perform regular audits, and generate reports to rate compliance, exceptions and approvals. Cross-Functional Communication: Liaise with attorneys, Revenue Team members, and the pricing team to resolve rate-related inquiries and discrepancies efficiently. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent training 1-3 years of experience in a legal billing environment Legal billing software experience prefered; Aderant experience a plus Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas and data review) and Outlook Strong reading comprehension, analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to exercise proper judgment and maintain confidentiality Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce detailed and accurate work products Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, ...