Overview
Legal Billing Specialist (Prestigious Law Firm in Downtown Miami) Jobs in Miami, FL at JM Networking, LLC
JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
This position is responsible for the management of assigned legal activities in support of the Global Supply Chain and Procurement functions of a $23 billion global manufacturing company. This high visibility position will involve the drafting, negotiation, interpretation and management of multimillion dollar supply agreements with key domestic and international suppliers. The position will involve tasks and responsibilities generally performed by lawyers in law firms and corporate legal departments, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Effectively handles assigned legal activities for business units, functions or legal practice areas.
Supports projects and teams – Supports or leads projects and teams providing legal support and solutions to the company’s business units or corporate departments.
Provides advice – Provides focused and practical legal advice respecting business operations as well as the impact of current or anticipated laws, rules and regulations.
Substantiates positions – Researches, develops and coordinates implementation of legal solutions.
Mitigates risk – Identifies and analyzes existing and emerging legal risks. Develops and implements business-focused strategies to manage risks.
Manages claims and litigation – manage company disputes in the U.S. including e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, depositions, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation.
Proactive guidance – Stays abreast of new regulations and emerging legal risks; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units and corporate functions that may be impacted.
(2) Demonstrates the development of core legal expertise and support for legal affairs of business units or enterprise-wide functions.
Develops understanding of the operational model by which the supported business unit or enterprise-wide function operates.
Supports clients on a cost-effective basis.
Manages outside counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner, as necessary.
(3) Primary Business Partner Engagement:
Engages, communicates with and advises mid-management and operational business level of such clients.
Develops understanding of how legal support affects objectives, risks and returns of business clients
(4) Supervisory Responsibility.
Manages or provides work direction or review the work of individual contributor level support staff (paralegals, admins, fellows, law clerks, etc.).
(5) Performs other duties as assigned.
“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.”
QUALIFICATIONS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
Juris Doctor
License to practice law in Ohio or ability to obtain licensure in Ohio
Preferred:
Prior federal or state clerkship experience.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
5+ years of post-licensure experience in civil litigation, insurance defense or claims management
Strong work ethic combined with diligence and the ability to act independently and adapt to changing priorities Demonstrated experience clearly articulating complex legal concepts to a lay audience.
Preferred:
Typically requires 5-8 years of legal experience
Demonstrated experience as an in-house attorney providing guidance and counseling to business. partners in connection with litigation and pre-suit disputes.
Experience training company personnel on substantive legal topics.
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other applications as required.
General working knowledge of legal software
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)
20%
EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
Title: Legal Billing Specialist (Prestigious Law Firm in Downtown Miami)
Company: JM Networking, LLC
Location: Miami, FL
