At Anapol Weiss, our team is committed to holding powerful institutions and corporations accountable while advocating for individuals and families who have suffered serious harm. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our commitment to justice, client service, and meaningful legal work.
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Overview
We’re a plaintiff-side firm in Center City Philadelphia seeking a Senior Accountant who can assist the Controller on day-to-day accounting entries, monthly close, yearly review, and the implementation of multiple accounting systems (ERP, payroll, HR, time keeping, case management). This role assists with general ledger entries, AR/AP entries, financial reporting, IOLTA/trust compliance, budgeting/forecasting, cash management. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in closing the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with the monthly close, reconciliations, and GAAP financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance analysis.
- Assists with the preparation of daily, weekly monthly KPIs.
- Multiple bank account reconciliation and familiarity of Trust accounting and compliance
- Input Payables, Receivables and application of cash to the general ledger.
- Assist with bi-weekly payroll for 90+ employees
- Assist with the implementation of Accounting Seed with Litify, Payroll HR and time management system.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
- Assist with building annual budgets by attorney teams and internal departments by matter number and rolling forecasts
- Updates and maintains accounting procedure manual.
- Studies and standardizes accounting procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
- Effectively manages multiples assignments and can re-prioritize based on changing business or department needs
- Manage vendor onboarding, W-9s/1099s, contract terms, and preferred-provider relationships.
- Collaborate with partners, operations, marketing, litigation, and docket leaders to align finance, HR, and case strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; law firm experience is a plus.
- Previously responsible for multiple bank reconciliations
- Experience in trust/IOLTA accounting and monthly three-way reconciliations is preferred.
- Strong command of GAAP and internal controls; experience with audits or reviews.
- Hands-on proficiency with accounting software. Familiarity with the following software, Tabs3, Accounting Seed, Litify, ADP Workforce Now.
- Advanced Excel; comfort building dashboards and modeling settlement pipelines across multiple torts.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and urgency under deadlines; clear communication with attorneys, clients, providers, and vendors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Specific and accurate about the physical/cognitive demands:
- Lifting requirements (e.g., "Occasionally lifts up to 25 lbs."
- Sensory requirements (vision, hearing, etc.)
- Mental/cognitive demands (concentration, decision-making)
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and scope; performance-based bonus tied to financial/operational KPIs and firm results.
- Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, professional development/CPE.
- Hybrid schedule in Center City
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA (preferred); remote or hybrid may be considered
Firm/Organization: Anapol WeissAbout the Role
Anapol Weiss is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm dedicated to holding powerful institutions and corporations accountable and securing justice for survivors of sexual assault, victims of civil rights violations, and those harmed by dangerous products. Our work focuses on high-impact litigation that seeks to drive institutional change while advocating for individuals who have suffered profound harm.
We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about supporting meaningful advocacy and contributing to impactful litigation.
The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, providing critical support during discovery, court proceedings, trial preparation, and trial. This position offers the opportunity to play an integral role in complex, high-profile cases while working alongside experienced litigators in pursuit of accountability and meaningful reform.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial;
- Manage case files and maintain litigation calendars and deadlines;
- Coordinate and oversee document collection, review, organization, and production;
- Draft and prepare correspondence, pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents for attorney review;
- Cite-check, proofread, and file pleadings in state and federal courts;
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and expert witness engagements;
- Assist in preparing deposition, hearing, and trial materials, including exhibits and witness binders; and
- Offer in-person, hands-on support to attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trial.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
- 401(k) with employer match;
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
- Life and disability insurance;
- Paid time off;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and
- Commuter benefits.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have:
- A bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved or accredited program;
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail;
- Proficiency with litigation support technology, e-discovery platforms, and Microsoft Office;
- The ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and travel as needed to support litigation; and
- A commitment to professionalism, client service, and the firm’s mission of advocating for individuals who have suffered serious harm; and
- Preferred but not required: Litigation paralegal experience, including experience managing discovery, filing documents in state and federal courts, and supporting attorneys during court proceedings.