Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated legal
practices. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices
across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections
and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across
North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
We are seeking an Audit Letter Assistant to join our team. Working
under the supervision of the Audit Letter Coordinator and the Audit
Letter Committee, the Audit Letter Assistant ensures the timely
response to audit letter requests and inquiries.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Processes audit letter requests from clients and accounting firms
by entering data into the audit letter system. Surveys
attorneys, tracks responses and sends follow-ups.
Compiles responses assessing pending and threatened litigation and
claims, settlements, billing data and other pertinent information
that may affect the client's financial statements and standing.
Obtains approval through correspondence with the audit letter
committee, applies suggested edits and finalizes response to be
issued to client and auditors.
Saves information to the firm's document management system,
prepares billing for the audit response and records information
using Excel.
Combines packets with all pertinent correspondence for filing and storage.
Prepares audit letters responses for committee and attorney
review, corresponds with offices for issuance.
Understands the CMS Accounting Systems, including billing,
functions and inquiries.
Comprehends the audit letter handbook as it pertains to client
loss contingencies.
Maintains comprehensive tracking system for follow up to meet all
relevant deadlines.
Utilizes the firm's document management system for retaining exhibits.
Prepares Completion memoranda for billing purposes.
Preserves historical firm documents and correspondence pertaining
to audit letter responses electronically.
Performs as backup for the Audit Letter Coordinator.
Under the direction of the business intake coordinator, assists
with administrative tasks within the business intake process during
the low audit letter season.
Qualifications
We require a high school diploma; two years relevant law firm
experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex,
national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected
by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all
aspects of employment.