Careers

Accounting & Billing Coordinator

Shannon Mullins & Wright LLP is seeking a full-time Accounting & Billing Coordinator who is responsible for managing the firm’s accounts receivable, accounts payable, monthly billing cycle, and daily banking transactions.

The ideal candidate will have experience generating client invoices in an automated billing system (Clio) and a working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe. Prior experience with CRM databases, timekeeping applications, and Trust account management are a plus. Candidates should have experience maintaining and organizing accounting files, both electronically and in hard copy.

This role requires integrity, discretion, and accuracy with respect to standard bookkeeping best practices. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a sense of ownership in meeting firm established deadlines. This role requires direct interaction with clients and our outside accounting firm and requires a high level of professionalism.

Candidates should have at least one year of accounting experience in a law firm or professional services organization in addition to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Prior management experience is a plus, but not required. Compensation is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Coordination of time entry collection and adherence to firm deadlines;
  • Drafting, editing, finalizing and distributing of client invoices, including preservation of files;
  • Record incoming payments to Operating and Trust accounts daily, to include the application of Trust funds to authorized invoices;
  • Reconciliation of all bank and credit card accounts;
  • Provide various daily, weekly and monthly financial reports;
  • Manage journal entries in QuickBooks to include classification or reclassification of transactions;
  • Process remote bank deposits;
  • Manage firm expenses for all accounts payable;
  • Generate new client reports;
  • Generate monthly AR reports and conduct appropriate client follow up as needed;
  • Issue check requests as needed;
  • Issue expense reimbursements monthly;
  • Ensure billable expenses are captured on client monthly invoices;
  • Timely follow up to all billing inquiries both internal and external;
  • Assist in maintaining and updating our internal financial systems and processes;
  • Assist Firm Administrator with financial or operations projects as needed;
  • Practice proactive problem solving, analytical thinking, task management and exercise good judgement.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance;
  • Dental Insurance;
  • Short-term Disability;
  • Long-term Disability;
  • 401(k);
  • and Paid Parking.

Shannon Mullins & Wright considers its TEAM members to be the most valuable part of SMW. If your own core values align with professionalism, integrity, and loyalty then you will excel in your career surrounded by others that believe the attorney-client relationship extends beyond the face of a legal issue.

Background checks: All successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please submit a current resume and a cover letter to careers@smw.law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Litigation Associate

Shannon Mullins & Wright LLP is growing and actively seeking an experienced civil and commercial litigation associate who will serve as a pivotal member within the practice area.

Based in Old Town Alexandria Shannon, Mullins & Wright serves individuals and businesses throughout Virginia, D.C., and Maryland, providing services in the areas of Business, Tax, Estate & Trust, Construction, Litigation, Land Use, and Real Estate.

The position will entail working on all aspects of legal cases from direct client interaction and communications through drafting independent motions, representing clients in all levels of VA courts, Circuit Court and Appellate level cases, and serving as lead counsel in General District Court matters. This position will report to the Managing Partner while collaboratively working with our other partners, attorneys and SMW staff.

Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer competitive benefits in addition to bonus and commission opportunities for attorneys. Successful candidates will demonstrate and uphold a professional atmosphere that allows personal relationships that are supportive of the firm’s goals.

Responsibilities include:

  • Independently manage and perform complex civil litigation procedures to caseload from client intake to closing file as assigned
  • Work closely and support Partners’ cases and legal projects representing clients in a wide range of litigation needs
  • Regularly attend, lead and assist in court appearances and depositions
  • Consistently communicate and update clients on case progress and actions
  • Meet with new clients to assess, draft and complete the legal needs of the new clients
  • Coordinate and assist in all aspects of litigation through trial and completion of the case
  • Ensure timely entry of time and billing details daily and in line with the firm best practices
  • Work with the Firm Administrator and Managing Partner to support the goals of the firm and the partners
  • Ensure all actions are in support of the Virginia Bar and other applicable bars, and legal best practices

Ideal Candidates will:

  • Have current Virginia Bar Membership in good standing
  • Have minimum 1-4 years successfully litigating civil cases in Virginia courts
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of civil court system
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of commercial law knowledge
  • Demonstrate strong legal processes and local court requirement familiarity including trial and appellate court systems
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Have excellent organizational skills including capturing, detailing and follow up skills
  • Demonstrate professionalism with all team members
  • Commit to the core values of the firm: professionalism, integrity and loyalty
  • Have professional office experience using Adobe and the Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel

Preferred, but not required:

  • DC Bar Membership
  • Maryland Bar Membership
  • Clio software experience

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance;
  • Dental Insurance;
  • Short-term disability;
  • Long-term disability;
  • 401(k);
  • Paid Parking; and
  • CLE & Professional Dues Allowance.

Background checks: All successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.

To apply: Please submit a current resume and a cover letter to careers@smw.law.

Shannon, Mullins & Wright, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

More Information

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that will acknowledge your past law firm tenure and / or business specific growth experiences. Successful candidates will demonstrate and uphold a professional atmosphere that allows personal relationships that are supportive of the firm’s goals.

As estate & trust and litigation attorney, you will ensure the efficient, successful litigation as well as client estate planning and administration needs are handled in accordance with Virginia Bar standards and the best practices of the firm. Responsibilities include:

  • Independently manage estate and trust administration.
  • Independently manage estate or trust litigation caseload as assigned.
  • Work closely with existing clients to support other practice area attorney’s cases and legal projects to ensure the firm is represented in a wide range of estate and trust litigation needs.
  • Regularly attend and assist in court appearances and depositions.
  • Consistently deliver timely communications and updates to clients on case progress and actions
  • Meet with new clients to assess, represent and complete the legal needs as a firm representative in good standing.
  • Coordinate and facilitate in all aspects of litigation through trial and appellate proceedings.
  • Prepare estate plans with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives.
  • Prepare trust-based plans with revocable trusts, pour over wills, powers of attorneys and Advance Medical Directives.
  • Coordinate, communicate with, and support staff to ensure project and case deadlines are met.
  • Ensure timely entry of time and billing details daily and in line with the firm best practices.
  • Work with Firm Administrator and the Managing Partner to support the goals of the firm and the partners.
  • Ensure all actions are in conformity with the expectation of the Virginia State Bar, including the highest professional standards in the legal community, and legal best practices.

Ideal Candidates will:

  • Current Virginia Bar Membership in good standing.
  • Have minimum 5 years litigation experience in trust and estate disputes.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of estate planning.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of trust laws and administration best practices.
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills up skills.
  • Demonstrate professionalism with all team members.
  • Commit to the professional, integrity and loyalty that are keystones for the firm.
  • Have professional office experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Preferred, but not required:

  • DC Bar Membership
  • Maryland Bar Membership
  • Clio software experience
  • Sharepoint software experience

Benefits and compensation: Health Insurance Benefits, 401(k), Disability, Continued Education opportunities and Paid Time Off

Compensation: Dependent upon experience

Background checks: All successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check. Please send a current resume and a cover letter including a paragraph about why you are looking for work at this time.

Shannon, Mullins & Wright, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.