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About the Role

Fenwick is seeking a Temporary Financial Systems Analyst to serve as a critical link between financial operations and technology platforms. This role supports, maintains, and optimizes financial applications, focusing on efficiency through automation and AI-enabled tools. The position ensures platform stability, provides end-user support, develops integrations, and participates in system upgrades, bridging finance and technology in a law firm setting. This is a full-time, exempt, temporary role expected to last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary support resource for the Firm’s financial applications.
Administer systems, including user setup, access controls, and security maintenance.
Perform database-level support, including working with accounting software data structures, SQL tables, and queries.
Troubleshoot and resolve application, workflow, and integration issues.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and document business and technical requirements.
Use APIs, database tools, and automation solutions to extend system functionality and improve integration.
Participate in software implementations, upgrades, testing, and validation efforts.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization, including through automation and AI-assisted capabilities.
Support reporting and data analysis needs by ensuring accurate system data.
Assist users in leveraging system features and tools to enhance workflow efficiency.
Document system configurations, processes, and support activities.
Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly to non-technical users.
Maintain strong working relationships across Finance and other departments.
Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive financial and client data, including appropriate use of AI-enabled tools.

Requirements

Basic to intermediate SQL querying and report writing skills.
Experience in Aderant application administration, including user setup and security configuration.
Familiarity with workflows, system integrations, and API usage.
Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Power Automate or similar platforms).
Familiarity with AI-assisted features within business applications or reporting tools is a plus.
General understanding of data quality, structure, and governance as it relates to reporting and analytics.
Experience with Aderant Classic and Aderant Expert applications and modules is a plus.
Strong understanding of Aderant database architecture, SQL tables, and data structures is a plus.
Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.
Exceptional customer service and responsiveness.
Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.
Interest in continuous improvement and openness to adopting new tools and technologies, including automation and AI.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
Flexibility to work varying hours when required for system support or project work.

Skills

SQL querying
Report writing
Aderant application administration
User setup
Security configuration
Workflow management
System integration
API usage
Automation tools
AI-assisted features
Data quality
Data structure
Data governance
Reporting
Analytics
Aderant Classic
Aderant Expert
Aderant database architecture
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Customer service
Time management
Collaboration
Continuous improvement
Integrity
Discretion

Location

U.S. office locations
Some remote locations

Work Type

Full-time
Temporary
Exempt

Experience Level

At least five (5) years of relevant experience supporting financial systems, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance Technology, or a closely related field; or equivalent experience.

Salary/Compensations

$84,000 - $120,000

Benefits

Healthcare
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing

About the Company

For more than five decades, Fenwick & West has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies become, and remain, market leaders in technology, life sciences, and cleantech.
The firm's culture reflects an entrepreneurial spirit, moving at clients' speed and providing insightful, strategic counsel.
Fenwick & West is making revolutionary changes to the practice of law through investments in proprietary technology tools and processes.
The firm is proud to have been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for the twelfth year.

Equal Opportunity

Fenwick & West LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and, as such, conducts all employment-related activities without regard to unlawful consideration of race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment discrimination laws.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, please contact recruiting@fenwick.com or staffrecruiting@fenwick.com.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.