Job Title: Pricing and Legal Project Management Analyst (Hybrid)
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with attorneys to develop and monitor comprehensive and realistic budgets that align with client needs and the law firm's profit objectives.
- Assist with the finance portion of RFP responses and prepare client and attorney-requested reports and data.
- Establish best practices and operational procedures to ensure strong client relationships and effective matter support.
- Work with law firm leaders, Finance, Business Intake, IT, and other departments to achieve objectives.
- Provide detailed input for plans and budgets, particularly where Alternative Fee Arrangements are proposed, and monitor performance against actuals.
- Create specific matter plans that align with client and attorney objectives for better performance tracking.
- Participate in legal operations tasks for clients, such as creating process documents.
- Develop standardized practice group, client, and matter level processes and procedures to streamline administrative work and data collection for reporting.
- Coordinate data gathering and analysis for quarterly client reviews and presentations (QBRs).
- Assist attorney teams with ad hoc financial requests and provide recommendations.
- Collaborate with IT to develop automated reports to enhance efficiency.
- Undertake special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in pricing, legal project management, and/or financial analysis.
- Experience in the professional services industry is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Ability to achieve certification in legal pricing and/or legal project management within two years.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and clear information conveyance.
- Must be a self-starter capable of working independently and as an effective team player.
- Strong organizational skills and capability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
- Ability to work under pressure and additional hours to meet deadlines.
- Exceptional computer skills with proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, formulas, macros).
- Knowledge of profitability software such as Redwood, and Power BI is preferred.
Salary Information:
- The position may be filled in Washington, Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, or Colorado.
- The base salary ranges for this position are:
- Washington: $78,000 - $118,000/yr
- Illinois: $78,000 - $118,000/yr
- District of Columbia: $86,000 - $128,000/yr
- New York City: $86,000 - $128,000/yr
- California: $86,000 - $128,000/yr
- In addition to base compensation, the law firm provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental, and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners.
- Life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses, including FSAs and HSAs, FSAs for dependent care.
- Health advocacy services and behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members.
- 401(k), profit sharing, pre-tax transit and parking program.
- Backup dependent care, senior care planning support.
- Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
- Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
- Benefits may vary by position and office.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
- The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law.
Privacy Policy Statement:
- Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file.
- Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature.
- The law firm may collect further information if consent is given for a background check, including criminal background, employment, and certifications.
- Please visit the Legal Information Portal for the law firm’s privacy policies.
