King & Spalding, a leading global law firm, is currently seeking an Audit Response Coordinator to join our paralegal department. This position can sit in any location in which we have an office and is a hybrid position. This position will be responsible for managing the audit response process including performing required supervisory and administrative duties required to respond to auditor’s requests. The Audit Response Coordinator will work closely with the General Counsel’s office and practice support function, and will report to the Associate General Counsel.

The firm offers a generous total compensation package. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, on-site gym access, discount programs, an onsite childcare center and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Candidates will have the following responsibilities:

• Processes audit letter requests, prepares responses, and handles follow-up inquiries in accordance with firm policies.
• Resolves issues that the responsible lawyer, the client, or the auditor may raise with respect to the response and contacts the firm’s General Counsel’s office as necessary.
• Maintains necessary files and database that includes documentation of the request, effective and due dates, acknowledgment to the responsible lawyer, communications regarding the requests and responses, and the final responses.
• Processes requests for supplemental information and or updates to responses.
• Coordinates with the designated London lawyer to complete requests from foreign companies and auditors.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the efficiency of the process and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Records time spent preparing responses in accordance with firm policy.
• Assesses, plans, facilitates, and participates in all training programs and preparation of resource materials required for the preparation of audit responses.
• Ensures the availability of proper training materials.
• Reviews and revises audit response materials posted on the intranet and to be included in new Partner orientation.
• Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state in which employed.
• Utilizes appropriate technology and software when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Successful Candidates are detail oriented, efficient and have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, high volume environment. Candidates should have well-developed proofreading and organizational skills, a strong ability to multi-task and must demonstrate the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel. A bachelor’s degree and law firm or professional services experience preferred.

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2200 lawyers & business professionals in 23 offices worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.