Aderant Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Act as the main business application administrator for Aderant and associated financial systems.

• Manage configuration, functionality, security, and continuous optimization.

• Assist the firm in transitioning to Aderant Sierra.

• Oversee workflows for billing, time entry, collections, accounting, trust accounting, client intake, and rate management.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, New Business Intake, and IT teams to comprehend requirements and implement system solutions.

• Handle application configurations, user permissions, security roles, data integrity, and workflow improvements.

• Utilize SQL queries and database tools for information retrieval, analysis, and updates.

• Facilitate integrations between Aderant and other applications used by the firm.

• Organize upgrades, enhancements, testing, implementations, and user acceptance testing.

• Address application issues and escalate more complex technical problems.

• Manage relationships with vendors and handle support requests.

• Create application documentation and procedures; provide training and demonstrations.

• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, enhance data quality, and improve efficiency in financial systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Aderant experience is mandatory, with a comprehensive understanding of the platform across various law firm departments and business processes.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in supporting or administering enterprise applications, financial systems, or legal practice management platforms.

• At least 3 years of experience with financial workflows, application configuration, or similar responsibilities.

• In-depth understanding of law firm operations, encompassing billing, time entry, collections, accounting, client intake, rate management, and electronic billing.

• Proficient knowledge of SQL and database queries.

• Experience in administering application configurations, permissions, workflows, upgrades, testing, and ongoing user support.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to convert departmental requirements into effective system enhancements.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

• Experience with Aderant Sierra or financial system cloud migrations, particularly within a mid-sized or large law firm.

• Familiarity with New Business Intake, legal time and billing applications, prebill workflows, and related financial system integrations.

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including progressively responsible application administration or ownership of business applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous retirement plan options with employer matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.