Job Title: Pricing and Legal Project Management Analyst (Hybrid)
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with attorneys to develop and track comprehensive and realistic budgets.
- Assist with the finance portion of RFP responses.
- Prepare and provide client and attorney-requested reports and data.
- Establish best practices and operational procedures to ensure client relationships and matter support.
- Work closely with Firm leaders, Finance, Business Intake, IT, and other departments.
- Provide detailed input for plans and budgets that meet client needs and Firm profit objectives.
- Monitor performance against actuals, particularly where Alternative Fee Arrangements are proposed.
- Create specific matter plans in line with client and attorney objectives to better track performance.
- Participate in legal operations tasks for clients, such as creating process documents.
- Develop standardized practice group, client, and matter-level processes and procedures to ease administrative work and data and metrics collection for reporting.
- Coordinate data gathering and analysis for quarterly client reviews and presentations (QBRs).
- Assist the attorney team with ad hoc financial requests and provide recommendations.
- Work with attorneys to create rate cards when required by RFPs.
- Collaborate with IT to develop various automated reports to increase efficiency.
- Undertake special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in pricing, legal project management, and/or financial analysis.
- Experience in the professional services industry is preferred.
- Capability to achieve certification in legal pricing and/or legal project management within two years.
- Strong organizational skills, with the capability of managing multiple projects efficiently.
- 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.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and the ability to convey information clearly.
- Must be a self-starter who can work independently and as an effective team player.
- Ability to work under pressure and additional hours to meet deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
Salary Information:
The position may be filled in Washington, Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, or Colorado, with base salary ranges as follows:
- 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
Additional Compensation and Benefits:
- Bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.
- 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 health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs.
- FSAs for dependent care, health advocacy services, 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.
Legal Information:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. 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. The law firm may collect further information if consent is given for a background check, including criminal background, employment, and certifications.
