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Attorney in McLean, VA

Reed Smith LLP Sep 11,2019 Apr 17,2019 Location USA McLean VA
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Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

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Project Manager - Legal The candidate will analyze data from Reed Smith financial systems and create Excel-based financial reports; Develop a keen understanding of law firm profitability metrics and key performance indicators--and how they interrelate--and demonstrate the ability to discuss those metrics with firm attorneys and clients; Make recommendations to attorney teams on how to improve client and matter profitability metrics; Assist legal teams in defining and documenting project scope, goals and deliverables that support business needs of both the Firm and our clients; Compare matter progress to budget and convey status to firm attorneys and clients; Assist with the development of large-scale budget and matter work plans and configure our current matter management system to underpin the execution of the plans; Estimate the resources and participants (staffing) needed to achieve project goals and provide input in the budget-creation and matter work plan-creation process; Consult on the use of pricing methods and alternative fee and value-based billing arrangements as needed; Consult on the use of alternative staffing approaches and automation where needed; Define project success criteria and disseminate data to involved parties throughout project lifecycle; Effectively communicate project expectations and status to firm attorneys and clients in a timely and clear fashion; Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans as appropriate; Manage multiple projects concurrently, juggling priorities, deadlines and essential project management duties for each respective project; Create and complete internal and external “after action reports” to facilitate the continuous improvement of the execution of our legal project management program and legal work at large; Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Undergraduate or MBA degree in finance or a related business field, Juris Doctor, or equivalent work experience is required. Certification or Paralegal experience a plus. Should have 5+ years of work experience in finance or legal industry.

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