Herbert Smith Freehills

Matter Management Analyst

London Full time

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the matter team to ensure new transactions are set up optimally to meet both external client and legal requirements and internal reporting/billing requirements.
  • Assistance with opening of new clients/matters and generation of matter numbers
  • Monitor the setup of clients/matters to ensure compliance with the regulations and billing/rates requirements, liaising where relevant with the Business Finance, Risk Management and Tax Teams.
  • Actioning changes to clients and matters as requested by matter teams
  • Assistance with the setup of eBilling clients
  • Using the information held within the Practice Management system to assist internal clients (lawyers/secretaries) by responding to their enquiries
  • Liaising with the other New Business Intake teams to ensure a joined up and efficient process for the fee earners and PA's.
  • Identify process improvements to the internal NBI Matter Management processes
  • Ad hoc project support for the NBI team globally

Skills and Experience

  • Educated to degree level
  • Excellent research and analytical skills.
  • Good commercial awareness.
  • Ability to prioritise workload.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work autonomously and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.

Team

General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.