Careers

FordHarrison offers experienced attorneys the opportunity to work with experts in all areas of employment litigation, labor relations, employee benefits, and business immigration. Our marketing department partners with attorneys to develop personal business development plans and utilize marketing tools and resources to promote client and business development. If you are looking for an opportunity to pursue labor and employment law with a well-established and growing firm, FordHarrison may be the beginning of a long and satisfying career.

Associate, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its New Jersey office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four years’ substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm and must be able to work independently with moderate supervision.  Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New Jersey. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Associate, Dallas, Texas

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its Dallas office. The ideal candidate must have three to five years of litigation experience, preferably at a boutique labor and employment firm or in the employment practices group at a general practice firm. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Texas. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Associate, Los Angeles, California

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an attorney for its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate must have two to four years of litigation experience, preferably at a boutique labor and employment firm or in the employment practices group at a general practice firm. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in California.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Our attorneys have the flexibility work a hybrid work schedule. In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $160,000 and $185,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. 

Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Associate, New York City, New York

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an attorney for its New York City office. The ideal candidate must have two to four years of litigation experience, preferably at a boutique labor and employment firm or in the employment practices group at a general practice firm. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position.  In accordance with New York law, the expected salary range for this New York position is between $160,000 and $185,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

FordHarrison provides first-class service to our clients, which means we are always seeking staff professionals who are high performers, entrepreneurial, and ready to thrive in our rewarding work environment. It takes communication and trust to function efficiently as a national firm, and a collaborative staff to make it all run seamlessly. We value cultural differences and we are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and developing an inclusive environment. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, competitive pay and a comfortable working environment.

FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client Intake Coordinator, Atlanta, Georgia

FordHarrison LLP-Atlanta Midtown, a labor and employment law firm, is seeking a full-time Client Intake Coordinator. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor the daily status of new matters by completing the necessary billing steps: review of client billing guidelines, notation of delivery method (i.e. e-billed, paper, email), ensure necessary billing fields have been populated for successful prebill/invoice generation.
• Create and modify bill groups to include addresses and contacts; assist with creating matter plans; set up and modify split billing set-ups.
• Assist with reviewing all Outside Counsel Guidelines for compliance in order to implement client requirements, including cost expense constraints and electronic billing standards.
• Administrative client, matter and timekeeper file maintenance, including, closing files, mass edits revaluing of time, generate ad hoc reports, and complete all daily reporting tasks upon request.
• Observe confidentiality in all firm and client matters.
• Assist with billing and AR outstanding statements.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree preferably in Accounting or Business or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years' experience in a law firm billing department or comparable industry.
• An understanding of billing rate hierarchy and client/matter maintenance.
• Experience with Aderant (or equivalent time/billing software). 
• Demonstrated understanding of complex billing.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners, attorneys, finance staff, clients, and third-party vendors.
• Must be flexible for overtime when necessary. 

This is a full-time position that reports to the Client Information Manager. Salary will be commensurate with experience. A hybrid work schedule is currently offered. This is a non-exempt position. Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to staffcareers@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Billing Lead, Atlanta, Georgia 

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Billing Lead in the Atlanta office. Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to staffcareers@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work independently, using professional judgment and discretion, as the lead to provide support to and oversee the billing team as needed when the Billing Manager is unavailable or out of the office
• Collaborate directly with the Billing Manager to develop and independently deliver training to newly hired billing specialists and orientation to new Legal Assistants
• Work closely with Billing Manager to continually monitor billing procedures as they relate to Firm guidelines
• Work closely with Billing Manager to develop and implement processes and procedures to streamline and continuously improve billing efficiency
• Work with Billing Manager, Client Accounts Manager and CFO to evaluate and implement adjustments to existing software applications and emerging software applications that improve billing efficiency
• Provide guidance to clients, attorneys, billing and intake specialists, and legal assistants who encounter issues as related to billing processes and procedures, using professional judgment and discretion
• Monitor billing procedures in accordance with firm and client guidelines
• Assist monthly with the month-end close process, including serving as backup to the Billing Manager for this important monthly task exercising your professional judgment and discretion
• Interact and communicate effectively with attorneys, legal assistants and clients
• Process client bills using Prebill Viewer and paper bills via Aderant software
• Ability to research and answer accounting and billing questions
• Review and edit pre-bills in response to attorney and secretary requests
• Ability to execute, handle and process a high volume of complex bills
• Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required
• Participate and, at times, take the lead role on special projects and ad hoc reports for manager as needed (Aderant upgrades; software changes; pilot group discussions and training)
• Understanding of accounts payable, the processes involved and related applications (i.e. Chrome River)
• Take appropriate mandatory training as necessary
• Other ad hoc reporting, analysis, projects and duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Ability to multi-task, organize work flow and use time efficiently
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction, follow up on own initiative
• Must be proactive in identifying accounting issues and providing solution

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Candidate will have 5 years of progressive experience as a Biller in a law firm or professional services environment
• Aderant software experience preferred (or equivalent software)
• Prebill Viewer software experience preferred (or equivalent software)
• E-billing experience (Billblast software or equivalent)
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• Position requires the ability to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified.  All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Reports To:  Billing Manager 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
 

At FordHarrison, by hiring the most qualified candidates, we are able to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Whether you are an experienced attorney, just out of law school, or an administrative professional, FordHarrison offers advantages such as professional development and training initiatives, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and collegial work environment. In an ever-changing world of labor and employment law, it is important to be a part of a growing national practice that knows no boundaries.

FordHarrison benefits include: medical insurance with prescription drug benefits, substantially subsidized by the firm; Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; pre-tax Cafeteria Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Accounts with firm contribution; long term and short term disability; self-directed 401(K) with firm match; leave time and holidays; paid parking (where applicable); and firm matched qualifying charitable contributions up to $500 per year per employee.  Attorneys also benefit from professional liability insurance, continuing legal education, state bar and local affiliation dues and in-house continuing legal education opportunities. 

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Ford and Harrison.  

To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com

FordHarrison is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.