Legal Accounts Consultant/Trainer

Experience Required

2+ years

Location / Days

Melbourne/Hybrid - 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary

Xperate is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Legal Accounts Consultant/Trainer to join our global team. This role focuses on delivering expert training, consultation, and implementation support for legal accounting systems across law firms. You will also collaborate with our development team to scope and deliver bespoke software and integrations tailored to client needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in legal accounting who is passionate about technology, training, and client success.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Consultation:

• Collaborate with law firms and legal tech vendors to understand their legal accounting requirements
• Conduct discovery sessions to identify opportunities for software implementation or bespoke development
  
• Advise clients on best practices in legal accounting and compliance

Solution Design & Specification:

• Scope and document custom software development requirements relating to legal accounting
• Translate accounting and operational needs into detailed functional and technical specifications
• Work closely with the development team to ensure solutions are aligned with client expectations

Software Implementation:

• Lead the implementation of legal accounting systems, including configuration, data migration, and testing
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional accounting standards and trust accounting rules
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client communications

Training & Support:

• Deliver tailored training sessions to accounts teams, fee earners, and support staff
• Create comprehensive training materials and user documentation
• Provide post-implementation support and ongoing consultancy to optimise system usage

Collaboration & Innovation:

• Stay current with legal accounting software trends and regulatory changes
• Liaise with the global Xperate team, to share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement

Personal Attributes

• Communication Skills: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively
• Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with others
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to new conditions and challenges
• Attention to Detail: Precision and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Time Management: Efficiently managing one's time to meet deadlines
• Creativity: Ability to think outside the box and generate innovative ideas
• Work Ethic: Demonstrating dedication and commitment to the job
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact positively with colleagues and clients

Preferred Skills

Core Skills

Proven experience in legal accounting within law firms or legal tech environments

Familiarity with legal accounting software

Desirable Skills

Understanding of trust accounting, billing, and compliance requirements

Good to Have

Experience in legal technology and law firms

Xperate Benefits

Salary

Competitive salary is offered

Annual Leave

25 days plus public holidays in the first year. Unlimited leave is possible on 1st anniversary of start date

Quarterly Bonus

A quarterly bonus based on individual targets being achieved

Annual Bonus Scheme

Discretionary bonus of 10% of your base salary

Latest Technology

Exposure to the latest technologies

Employee Development

Xperate is committed to the development, growth & well-being of all of our people