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Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking a Client Accounting Training & Development Specialist to join our Firm. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing learning and development programs that support the needs of the Client Accounting department including: training in business applications, professional skills and Client-specific processes and procedures, in both physical and virtual classroom settings. Responsibilities also include testing new programs, developing new processes and creating, revising, delivering, and tracking all training necessary to manage change and integrate new programs and processes into the daily work routine.\nResponsible for designing and implementing learning and development programs that support the needs of the Client Accounting department including: training in business applications, professional skills and Client-specific processes and procedures, in both physical and virtual classroom settings. \nResponsible for testing new programs, developing new processes and creating, revising, delivering and tracking all training necessary to manage change and integrate new programs and processes into the daily work routine.\nSchedules, tracks and provides training to a diverse group of users, including managers and supervisors, all groups within the department (e.g., Compliance, Billing & Collections, Strategy & Analysis), introductory training for new hires and training for other departments (e.g., Secretarial Services).\nFollows established department curriculum and provides recommendations for updates to keep information aligned with current policies, procedures, and billing trends.\nCreates, updates and maintains training materials, including PowerPoint presentations, training manuals, handouts, practice exercises and system documentation.\nEvaluates and revises training and development programs as necessary, to adapt to the changing needs of the department and our Clients.\nKeeps training programs interactive and engaging for trainees.\nConducts technical and professional skills training sessions tailored for specific users' roles, departments and level of experience.\nWorks with managers/supervisors on transitioning new hires from training to mentoring.\nTests software upgrades and implementations, documents new/modified procedures, creates and provides training, assists with developing test cases, identifying people to test, troubleshooting issues and conducting follow-up.\nTechnical Training:Trains identified Client Accounting personnel, domestic and international, on core department programs (e.g., Aderant Expert, Star Collect) and macro reporting tools, ensuring thorough knowledge of the resources available for their specific job functions.\nActively participates in the testing, documentation, and implementation of new and upgraded business applications.\nDocuments and provides training on Client-specific processes and procedures.\n\nProfessional Skills Training:Partners with Client Accounting managers and supervisors to validate and develop professional skills training programs.\nDevelops, delivers, and maintains various professional skills training programs, i.e. communication, writing, customer service, etc.\n\nDemonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.\nManages Firm resources responsibly.\nComplies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures.\nPerforms other related duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nExperience in legal billing\nAbility to gain a strong command of new systems, including Aderant Expert and Star Collect\nAbility to plan, research, write, and produce technical training materials for business applications, including presentations and exercises\nExpert knowledge of Excel and entire MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)\nAbility to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions and communicate steps needed for resolution\nDemonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others\nDemonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism, maintaining a high standard of professionalism in all interactions with partners, attorneys, professional staff, clients and others\nProficient in training methodologies and curriculum development\nCurrent knowledge of industry best practices, trends and techniques\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills\nAbility to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment\nFlexibility to travel\nFlexibility to accommodate various time zones and work with a global workforce\nFlexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree\nMinimum of five years related work experience in a professional services environment\nCulture & Life at Skadden\nWhat makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm’s success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.\nBenefits\nThe overall well-being of our team is important to us. 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