Rath Young Pignatelli

Careers

Careers

Careers

We invite you to inquire about employment opportunities at Rath, Young and Pignatelli.

Our lawyers, professionals, and staff have chosen New England as a place to live, work, and raise a family.  Many of us come to New Hampshire with backgrounds from large metropolitan law firms.  These large firms offer excellent training and career challenges, but often require a substantial trade-off in lost time to enjoy life.  We pride ourselves on offering a workplace to serve clients with challenging issues, but in an environment that allows balance and pace to your whole life.

Rath, Young and Pignatelli is proud of the breadth and challenge of its practice and its location in beautiful New England.  Our ability to succeed depends on attracting highly qualified lawyers with a commitment to professional growth. Strategic hiring is essential to broadening our expertise, strengthening our service to existing clients, and enhancing our prospects for new clients. We require strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and seek candidates with independence and entrepreneurial spirit, character, sound judgment, and leadership potential.

RECEPTIONIST

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

 Description: This position is responsible for serving as the firm’s first point of contact for clients, and guests to the office.  This position is responsible for creating a memorable, positive and personalized client experience for guests and office personnel by greeting them in a manner that makes them feel welcome, anticipating needs and handling all inquiries in a manner consistent with the culture of the firm.

Job Duties:

Maintain positive, pleasant and helpful demeanor at all times and remain calm under pressure.

  • Lead the coordination of the office’s reception area activities:
    • Monitor lobby and conference room needs.
    • Set up conference rooms with food, beverage and supplies as needed.
    • Maintain a neat and organized workstation and presentable lobby.
    • Greet guests in a friendly manner, and engage in conversation upon arrival and departure, as appropriate.
    • Escort guests to conference rooms, as appropriate.
    • Offer to hang guests’ coats and offer and serve refreshments.
    • Provide guests with Wi-Fi passcode, if needed.
    • Obtain and understand relevant guest information – purpose of visit, who they are here to see, the guest’s business/employer, and the guest’s relations with the firm, as appropriate.
  • Operate a multi-line phone console in order to relay incoming and outgoing calls.
    • Answer phone and greet callers in a positive and professional manner, direct phone calls to the appropriate attorney, staff member or to the voice mail system.
  • Montor the firm’s conference room scheduling and schedules/cancel rooms as necessary.
  • Maintain awareness of potential office security issues and communicate concerning issues to Executive Director.
  • Ensure that courier services and deliveries are recorded (if necessary) and direct to the appropriate recipient where applicable.
  • Maintain proficient knowledge of all fire, safety, security and emergency procedures.
  • Execute billing using accounting software, Caret Legal.
  • Edit pre-bill narratives, adjust fees and costs according to billing professional’s instructions.
  • Track time received, and identify any missing days to timekeepers at end of month.
  • Run, review, and distribute pre-bills to all billing professionals.
  • Perform edits and finalize invoices for delivery to clients via mail, e-mail and electronically through various billing sites.
  • Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
  • Provide support to the administrative and accounting staff, as needed, to include copying, scanning, printing, and mailing.
  • Maintain dead file records for firm.  Pull back files as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma with 3-5 years of experience working in a professional office environment.
  • Strong typing skills and proficiency with Microsoft office and other office technology.
  • Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
  • Positive and professional demeanor, able to interact effectively with personnel at all levels, including attorneys, staff and clients.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

Summary: The Accounting Manager is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the Executive Director but works closely with all members of the RYP team. The overall objective of this position is to assist with the daily operations of the Business Office. The individual will be responsible for a wide range of activities that will vary from day to day and include Billing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ensure that both internal and external clients are handled with courtesy and professionalism in all interactions. Focus on providing superior, excellent service

· Ensure all Firm policies and procedures are followed

· Prepares Financial and Budgeting Reports to include daily Cash Position Reports and the monthly Firm Overview and Biller Snapshot Report

· Assists with Annual Budget

· 401(k) Administration & Audits

· Corporate Audits and Tax Filings

· 1099 Reporting

· Ensure all client trust accounts are properly handled, safeguarded and accounted for and manage deposits, check writing, wires and monthly reporting

· Prepares Annual Trust Compliance Filing

· Manages Interest Bearing Client Escrow Accounts

· Assist with Accounts Payable (vendor and client related expenses) when needed

· Respond to inquiries from clients, attorneys and billing professionals in a timely and professional manner.

· Review month end bank reconciliations on all accounts

· Serve as backup to other members of the Business office.

· Take on special projects as assigned, maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.

Requirements:

· At least 3+ years of accounting experience, legal industry preferred

· Bachelor or Associates Degree in accounting/finance or a relevant field, preferred

· Must be able to work 7.5 hours per day

· Possess basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and accommodate rush requests

· Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required

· Must be able to lift and carry 15 pounds