Financial Systems Engineer
Information Services Department
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier international law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Debevoise clients engage our lawyers for the high degree of quality, strategic focus and creativity we bring to our legal advice. Our talented administrative and legal support staff bring the same commitment to their work, ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated staff by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured.
The firm is seeking a Financial Systems Engineer to join the Technology department. The Financial Systems Engineer reports to the Financial Systems Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Assist the firm's Finance Department as the primary engineer supporting the Aderant financial system. Capabilities should include:
- Expert-level understanding of Expert Billing; Expert General Ledger; Expert AP; Expert Rates; Expert Image; Generic Importer; AppShell; Deployment Manager; Aux server; Admin server.
- Ability to provide expert-level support across Aderant modules. Proactively take ownership over vaguely defined issues and drive them to resolution (e.g. prebill generation issues, timeout issues, import errors, matter guidelines issues, issues splitting time, etc.).
- Familiarity working with Aderant support, ideally having the ability to identify subject matter experts in key areas.
- Expert-level understanding of SQL and Aderant database structure. Ability to leverage this to debug issues.
- Highly proficient in DocuDraft. Creation and maintenance of complex DocuDraft templates.
- Ability to work with Stored Procedures used to feed data to/from Aderant.
- Creation and maintenance of Generic Importer files.
- Creation and maintenance of electronic check load files (ACH, BACS, etc.).
- Familiarity with Design Studio. Ability to customize forms in Expert and Classic.
- Experience working with Aderant APIs is a plus.
- Experience support iTimekeep is a plus.
- Experience with transition to Sierra is a plus.
- Familiarity with multi-payor setups is a plus.
- Provide regular status reports and keep multiple stakeholders abreast of issues/initiatives.
- Work with a variety of IT teams (Development, DBAs, Servers, Storage, Networking, InfoSec, etc.) as needed to resolve issues.
- Install, configure and support other financial systems (separate from Aderant).
- Create internal and user-facing documentation, as needed.
- Other duties as deemed appropriate by the Financial Systems Manager.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with Aderant Expert.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting a complex ecosystem of systems.
- Proficiency with T-SQL.
- Excellent verbal, written, and documentation skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and quickly troubleshoot production issues.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft stack: Active Directory, Server operating systems, Group Policy, file and network security, etc.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows security.
- Strong sense of focus and excellent attention to detail, while working in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
- Must be available to provide weekend and after-hours support.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic scripting in PowerShell or another language.
- Basic knowledge of IIS or another web server technology.
- Basic knowledge of proxy servers, firewalls, and TCP/IP stack.
- Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology field.
- 2+ years of experience working in a law firm environment.
- Experience working and delivering under Agile or SCRUM methodologies.
TO APPLY:
A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to:
Human Resources
John Ferrigno
jferrigno@debevoise.com
212.909.8310
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
$140,000-$150,000
Aug 19, 2025