The energetic and vibrant attorneys and legal staff at Hoover Slovacek operate in a dynamic work environment, where positive attitudes and teamwork flourish.
The firm initiates many activities, staff lunches and themed occasions to nurture the genial atmosphere. Among our favorites are bowling tournaments, when we shut down the office and bus the entire staff of more than 50 people to an afternoon of bowling, trophies, food and fellowship; and special occasions like the Houston Rodeo, Bosses’ Day and Administrative Professionals Day.
Hoover Slovacek seeks qualified applicants for attorney or staff positions who will thrive in our environment and help us better serve our clients.
We are small enough to be adaptable, yet large enough to be versatile. Our moderate size offers the best of both worlds and allows for consistent communication and interaction among attorneys, staff and clients.
The firm has basic requirements for personnel:
New attorneys
We look for bright, responsible and independent candidates with good character and personality traits, traditionally from among the top law school students. We challenge our newest lawyers with interesting and complex legal projects, and allow immediate client contact. We encourage a high level of responsibility early on, while simultaneously supporting younger attorneys with assistance and mentoring from more experienced members of the firm.
Lateral attorneys
The firm is always interested in qualified lateral attorneys. If you have an established practice that would further enhance or complement our existing practice areas, we encourage you to contact us in writing for further discussion.
Staff positions
Hoover Slovacek employs a full range of legal professionals, such as paralegals and legal secretaries, as well as non-legal administrative and clerical staff. We look for skilled and reliable individuals who exhibit strong self-direction and superb organization and communication skills.
Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, physical handicap or any other basis prohibited by federal law.
FOR PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Inquiries about employment with Hoover Slovacek must be sent by U.S. mail or email. The firm does not accept employment inquiries via telephone. Attorney applicants — please be sure that all correspondence includes overall GPA, class rank and a recent writing sample.
Send employment inquiries to:
Lea Herlong, Administrator
herlong@hooverslovacek.com
Hoover Slovacek LLP
P.O. Box 4547
Houston, TX 77210
CURRENT OPENINGS
Hoover Slovacek Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the firm, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with firm policies, and efficient management of new matter intake, billing, collections, accounts payable, and trust accounting functions. This role works closely with the Firm Administrator, HR, IT, partners, attorneys, and administrative staff to support the financial health and operational goals of the firm.
The ideal candidate will have strong law firm accounting experience, exceptional analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, new matter intake, billing, collections, cash flow, and bank reconciliations
- Oversee the billing cycle, including time submission, invoicing, e-billing, collections, aged receivables, and write-offs.
- Resolve billing, timekeeping and origination issues.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff to maintain high performance standards.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, trust accounting requirements, and internal controls
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes and assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports
- Monitor firm cash flow and operating expenses.
- Support with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the Firm
- Coordinate with banks and other vendors.
- Support partner compensation and serve as backup resource for payroll.
- Support system implementations, upgrades, and financial software integrations
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business related field
- Minimum of 7 years in accounting or finance role, preferably within a law firm
- Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
- Deep knowledge of legal billing, trust accounting, and law firm financial operations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Experience with legal accounting and billing systems such as Juris preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff
- Well organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong work ethic, motivated, and reliable
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
