Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for a Manager, Strategic Pricing.

Paul Hastings’ Strategic Pricing team is responsible for developing creative pricing solutions and implementing best practices to ensure that the Firm meets its profitability goals. The Manager, Strategic Pricing will play a critical role in discharging the Strategic Pricing team’s responsibilities and contribute significantly to achieving the firm’s financial objectives.

The Manager, Strategic Pricing reports to the Director of Strategic Pricing.

In this capacity, the Manager, Strategic Pricing will:
Work with a variety of key stakeholders, both lawyers and staff, to support the development of profitable pricing solutions in response to client RFPs and informal pricing requests;
Manage a team of analysts;
Support lawyers in rate and fee negotiations with clients;
Develop and evaluate alternative fee arrangements, with appropriate consideration of quantitative and qualitative criteria;
Support attorneys to develop fee estimates by analyzing the data from prior matters; and
Deliver excellent customer service in response to lawyer and client requests .

Proficiencies:
High Proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet functionality;
Ability to manipulate data effectively and present findings to management and attorneys;
Ability to think critically and strategically to provide summarized complex quantitative concepts ;
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations ;
Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization ;
Ability to summarize complex quantitative concepts, both orally and in written communications, to internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business objectives ;
Proficient knowledge of financial and accounting principles; and
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to draft client-facing language clearly and concisely .

Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference for business degree;
A MBA is (preferred);
At least 7 years law firm or professional services experience (required);
At least 5 years of Legal Pricing experience (required);
At least 3-5 years of experience managing teams in a client-facing role (preferred); and
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including PowerPoint, Outlook and Word with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short and Long Term Disability
Voluntary 401k plan and profit sharing
10 paid holidays per year, and a generous PTO program
Family Support including Paid Parental Leave and Fertility coverage
Bright Horizons (Back-up child care, elder care and online tutoring)
Dependent Care
Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, mental health and well-being events)
Anniversary Bonus Program
Professional Development Programs
Transportation Allowance and Commuter Benefits
Auto/Home/Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee discounts
And more!

The Firm has a range of diversity initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm more inclusive. Learn more about our Global Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness Initiatives here .

Paul Hastings LLP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Practice Group Director to work with our Practice Management team in our New York City office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level strategic and operational support to assigned practice group leader and practice group members, and at the direction of the Managing Director of Practice Management and/or the Senior Director of Practice Management, drive the implementation of other firm initiatives. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

The Pricing and Legal Project Management team supports partners with the full spectrum of pricing and legal project management needs, including the creation and management of alternative fee arrangements, rate management and negotiation, development of product pricing strategies, and novel approaches to important business problems that impact client acquisition, retention, and profitability.

The Senior Manager, Legal Project Management will lead and help jumpstart the Legal Project Management function by managing matter intake, budgeting, tracking, and reporting along with other tasks related to LPM.

Responsibilities
- Accountable for the management and adoption of the project management systems in the firm for all fixed fee and capped fee matters
- Identify opportunities to improve the creation of budgets and use of budget tracking for all matters regardless of fee arrangement type
- Ensure the firm’s partners are engaged on their matters while implementing best practices in LPM
- Utilize proven project management techniques to support the efficient management of the firms largest and highest-profile clients and matters throughout all stages of the matter lifecycle including intake, scoping, budgeting, monitoring, and closing
- Work closely with the attorneys and the Pricing team on developing matter budgets and staffing strategies
- Create and deploy firmwide training on LPM methodologies and best practices
- Develop and lead training and implementation of project management systems in the firm
- Track projects with robust budget vs. actual reporting that accounts for nuance and context beyond financial data
- Provide key information and reports on the status of projects to Account Managers, Project Managers, Partners, Director, Pricing and Legal Project Management, and CFO
- Liaise with client’s internal legal operations teams and prepare client reporting for bespoke projects
- Develop and refine scoping and estimate templates and procedures
- Assist with pricing requests as needed

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a business-related field
- 7+ years of project coordinating, project analyst, or project management experience in professional services (legal industry experience highly preferred)
- Identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives and knowledge management projects; and, where appropriate, develop and evangelize best practices
- Employ a strong understanding of financial terms and metrics with the ability to adjust necessary levers to improve client and matter performance
- Extensive financial modelling experience and ability to maintain complex spreadsheets (creative use of formulas, sophisticated data presentation, pivot tables, etc.).
- Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands
- Experience with SQL and VBA is a plus
- Ability to manipulate data effectively and present findings to management and attorneys using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus

Skills & Knowledge
- A proactive self-starter, with a drive to grow and enhance the function
- People management experience strongly preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with staff, senior leadership, and lawyers
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
- Highly effective creating business process documentation
- Ability to develop, refine, and improve utilization of project management tools
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Comfortable with analyzing and managing data
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
- High degree of efficiency and expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
- Exceptional attention to detail in a high-pressure environment amidst tight timelines

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Pricing Analyst to join our team in either Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, or San Francisco office.



This position is responsible for providing the data and analysis used for purposes of non-standard pricing agreements, rate negotiations, as well as for general business intelligence inquiries. This position also provides monthly profitability reporting and consultation to Practice Group Chairs.



At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.



On a typical day you will:

Responsible for developing strategies and best practices for mining the firm’s database of billing information for insights into pricing and scoping for future matters
Work with attorneys to clearly define legal matter assumptions (key tasks, motions, document review, etc.) and monitor, document, and develop pricing for scope changes throughout the life of matters
Create process workflows for various types of legal matters as well as templates for future engagements
Support the creation, evaluation, and execution of client fee arrangements with the objective of driving improvement in the firm’s pricing outcomes
Interact with groups across the firm and work directly with senior management, lawyers, accounting, marketing and others to develop and implement best practices in pricing and budgeting
Create and generate project management statistics and KPI reports for management and practice groups on a regular basis, including statistics relating to time entry task coding, budgeting and budget tracking
Assist in the development, preparation and production of complex reporting required by clients and attorneys, including on individual maters or portfolios of client work
Collaborate with client matter supervising attorneys in the development of matter budgets based on historical data and tracking of budget vs. actual metrics through the lifecycle of the budgeted matter(s)
Serve as a subject matter expert for client and matter profitability data including modeling, monitoring, and communicating with attorneys about their practice profitability.


Join us if you have:
2+ years of progressively responsible work experience in a professional services organization
2+ years of experience with accounting software systems preferred
BA/BS in accounting, finance, economics or related field required; MBA preferred
Demonstrated ability to use MS Office products, required; ability to perform advanced spreadsheet functions in Excel
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret financial/performance data, and ability to communicate said data in lay terms
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of a professional services organization, including interpersonal skills
Strong sense of urgency/prioritization and ability to recognize when to seek guidance
Demonstrated history of taking initiative and being a self-starter
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Previous experience in a law-firm or professional services organization, supporting a multi-office environment, preferred
Prior experience with law firm technology including Aderant, InTapp, Tableau
Project management and/or process improvement experience in a professional services firm a plus
Who We Are
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What’s in it For You?
DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution


This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.



Washington State

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $82,000 to $99,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit is 15 days per year and 11 days of sick leave per year, accrued bi-weekly. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.



California

The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $70,000 to $96,000; and in San Francisco is $94,000 to $104,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.



Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine—central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, a path to success. In order to support this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide the following demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.


Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email CarrieMcIntyre@dwt.com.

The Pricing Manager - North America will manage strategic aspects of pricing, focusing on the North America Offices (NAO), as part of a Global Pricing team. This includes working directly with partners and clients to create and agree to commercial terms including developing alternative fee arrangements.

Serve as an advisory member of the North America Pricing Committee to review proposals and make recommendations that align with the wider regional and global strategy.

To work closely with the Business Development team in the region to advise on client Request For Proposals (RFPs); collaborate with Partners, Firm leadership, senior management, marketing, finance, and IT on coordination and relationship management of key client relationships.

See job posting on our career site for full details.

SUMMARY: Senior Practice Management position working closely with the Chief Legal Operations Officer, Corporate Department Chair and Business Professional team to manage the business operations of the Corporate Department and practices, including strategic planning and business priority identification, staffing, resource allocation and management, project management, lateral attorney integration, implementation of the department’s strategic plan, budgeting, and financial performance management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Management and Leadership: Works closely with the Chief Legal Operations Officer and Corporate Department Chair to identify and implement strategic objectives and major initiatives. Provides assistance and support to the department chair with regard to all aspects of Department and Practice Group management.
2. Strategic and Business Planning: Assists the Department Chair and Practice Group Leaders in the development and implementation of annual Department Strategic Plans and Business Plans. Monitors and reports on the progress of plans on a regular basis. These duties include but are not limited to identifying additional untapped revenue streams for the department, profitability reporting and analysis, and succession planning.
3. Budgeting and Financial Management: Monitors and analyzes financial performance metrics such as hours, utilization and revenue trends, and recommends appropriate action to the Department Chair as required. Coordinates requests for, or produces as needed, financial reports and analyses required by the Department Chair or Practice
Group Leaders. Works with Firm and Business Professional leadership to develop the annual operating budgets of the Corporate Department and Practice Groups. 4. Communications: Works with the Department Chair and Practice Group Leaders on communication strategies and materials. Communication efforts include driving meeting agendas and action plans to help advance business goals. Oversees logistical support for the Department and Practice Group internal meetings and events. Leads the facilitation of communication among the Corporate Department, Practice Groups, and Business Professionals.
5. Technology and Process Innovation: In coordination with the Firm’s Information Technology (IT) Oversight Committee, participates in the strategy of selecting vendors and the setting of internal policy for handling legal processes. Provides project management assistance for the Department’s technology and process innovation initiatives, interfacing with Business Professionals across the Firm.
6. Work with Firm Professional Staff: Work closely with Chief Legal Performance Officer on associate development, training, performance, and utilization issues; work closely with Chief Client Officer on business development and client issues, and work closely with Chief Legal Operations Officer on legal operations and lawyer support issues.
7. Other: Provides other managerial and operational support for the Corporate Department Chair and Practice Group Leaders as needed, and coordinates with other Business professionals across the Firm to include Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Personnel Information Technology, Integration, Legal Operations, Legal Recruiting, Marketing, and the Professional Responsibility team.
The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Bachelors’ degree in business or other related field required; and advanced degree preferred. MBA or JD preferred.
2. 7+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in a large law firm or professional services environment, with a solid track record of success.
3. Established knowledge of the legal and business environments.
4. An understanding of financial management and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
5. Outstanding managerial and organizational skills.
6. Strong oral and written communications skills.
7. “People person" with ability to listen, understand, and connect with teammates at all levels of the firm and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
8. Highly motivated with ability to work independently and prioritize and manage a variety of simultaneous projects.
9. A cooperative work style and proven ability to lead and influence others, to work collaboratively with senior firm management, department lawyers and other business professionals, and to serve as an effective team member.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this role. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

SUMMARY: Senior Practice Management position working closely with the Chief Legal Operations Officer, Intellectual Property (IP) Department Chair and Business Professional team to manage the business operations of the Firm’s IP Department and practices, including strategic planning and business priority identification, staffing, resource allocation and management, project management, lateral attorney integration, implementation of the department’s strategic plan, budgeting, and financial performance management. Leads and oversees IP Support staff in partnership with the IP Operations Manager and serves as departmental liaison with other firm legal and administrative departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Management and Leadership: Works closely with the Chief Legal Operations Officer and IP Department Chair to identify and implement strategic objectives and major initiatives. Provides assistance and support to the IP Department Chair with regard to all aspects of Department and Practice Group management.
2. Strategic and Business Planning: Assists the IP Department Chair and Practice Group Leaders in the development and implementation of annual IP Department Strategic Plan and Business Plans. Monitors and reports on the progress of plans on a regular basis. These duties include but are not limited to identifying additional untapped revenue streams for the department, profitability reporting and analysis, and succession planning.
3. Budgeting and Financial Management: Monitors and analyzes financial performance metrics such as hours, utilization and revenue trends, and recommends appropriate action to IP Department Chair as required. Coordinates requests for, or produces as needed, financial reports and analyses required by the IP Department Chair or Practice Group Leaders. Works with Firm and Business Professional leadership to develop the annual operating budgets of the IP Department and Practice Groups.
4. Communications: Works with the IP Department Chair and Practice Group Leaders on communication strategies and materials. Communication efforts include driving meeting agendas and action plans to help advance business goals. Oversees logistical support for IP Department and Practice Group internal meetings and events. Leads the facilitation of communication among the IP Department, Practice Groups, and Business Professionals.
5. Technology and Process Innovation: In coordination with the IP Operations Manager and the Firm’s Information Technology (IT) Oversight Committee, participates in the strategy of selecting vendors and the setting of internal policy for handling legal processes. Provides project management assistance for the Department’s technology and process innovation initiatives, interfacing with Business Professionals across the Firm.
6. Work with Firm Professional Staff: Work closely with Chief Legal Performance Officer on associate development, training, performance, and utilization issues; work closely with Chief Client Officer on business development and client issues, and work closely with Chief Legal Operations Officer on legal operations and lawyer support issues.
7. Other: Provides other managerial and operational support for the IP Department Chair and Practice Group Leaders as needed, and coordinates with other Business professionals across the Firm to include Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Personnel Information Technology, Integration, Legal Operations, Legal Recruiting, Marketing, and the Professional Responsibility Committee to ensure the goals of the department and the Firm are met.
The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelors’ degree in business or other related field required; and advanced degree preferred. MBA or JD preferred.
1. 7+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in a large law firm or professional services environment, with a solid track record of success.
2. Established knowledge of the legal and business environments.
3. An understanding of financial management and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
4. Outstanding managerial and organizational skills.
5. Strong oral and written communications skills.
6. “People person" with ability to listen, understand, and connect with teammates at all levels of the firm and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
7. Highly motivated with ability to work independently and prioritize and manage a variety of simultaneous projects.
8. A cooperative work style and proven ability to lead and influence others, to work collaboratively with senior firm management, department lawyers and other business professionals, and to serve as an effective team member.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this role. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

SUMMARY: Senior Practice Management position working closely with the Chief Legal Operations Officer, RE, GSF, FIR and EN Department Chairs and Business Professional team to manage the business operations of those Department and practices, including strategic planning and business priority identification, staffing, resource allocation and management, project management, lateral attorney integration, implementation of the department’s strategic plan, budgeting, and financial performance management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Management and Leadership: Works closely with the Chief Legal Operations Officer and RE, GSF, FIR and EN Department Chairs to identify and implement strategic objectives and major initiatives. Provides assistance and support to those Department Chairs with regard to all aspects of Department and Practice Group management.
2. Strategic and Business Planning: Assists the Department Chairs and Practice Group Leaders in the development and implementation of annual Department Strategic Plans and Business Plans. Monitors and reports on the progress of plans on a regular basis. These duties include but are not limited to identifying additional untapped revenue streams for the department, profitability reporting and analysis, and succession planning.
3. Budgeting and Financial Management: Monitors and analyzes financial performance metrics such as hours, utilization and revenue trends, and recommends appropriate action to the Department Chairs as required. Coordinates requests for, or produces
as needed, financial reports and analyses required by the Department Chairs or Practice Group Leaders. Works with Firm and Business Professional leadership to develop the annual operating budgets of the RE, GSF, FIR and EN Department and Practice Groups. 4. Communications: Works with the Department Chairs and Practice Group Leaders on communication strategies and materials. Communication efforts include driving meeting agendas and action plans to help advance business goals. Oversees logistical support for the Department and Practice Group internal meetings and events. Leads the facilitation of communication among the RE, GSF, FIR and EN Departments, Practice Groups, and Business Professionals.
5. Technology and Process Innovation: In coordination with the Firm’s Information Technology (IT) Oversight Committee, participates in the strategy of selecting vendors and the setting of internal policy for handling legal processes. Provides project management assistance for the Department’s technology and process innovation initiatives, interfacing with Business Professionals across the Firm.
6. Work with Firm Professional Staff: Work closely with Chief Legal Performance Officer on associate development, training, performance, and utilization issues; work closely with Chief Client Officer on business development and client issues, and work closely with Chief Legal Operations Officer on legal operations and lawyer support issues.
7. Other: Provides other managerial and operational support for the IP Department Chair and Practice Group Leaders as needed, and coordinates with other Business professionals across the Firm to include Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Personnel Information Technology, Integration, Legal Operations, Legal Recruiting, Marketing, and the Professional Responsibility team.
The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Bachelors’ degree in business or other related field required; and advanced degree preferred. MBA or JD preferred.
2. 7+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in a large law firm or professional services environment, with a solid track record of success.
3. Established knowledge of the legal and business environments.
4. An understanding of financial management and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
5. Outstanding managerial and organizational skills.
6. Strong oral and written communications skills.
7. “People person" with ability to listen, understand, and connect with teammates at all levels of the firm and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
8. Highly motivated with ability to work independently and prioritize and manage a variety of simultaneous projects.
9. A cooperative work style and proven ability to lead and influence others, to work collaboratively with senior firm management, department lawyers and other business professionals, and to serve as an effective team member.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this role. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Ballard Spahr LLP is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst to serve as a key member of the Pricing Team, a subset of the firm’s Client Value and Innovation Team. The qualified candidate will report to the Director of Strategic Pricing and can be remote if located in Arizona, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Dakota or Utah. The position will be responsible for assisting with a wide variety of financial and business analysis duties that include, but are not limited to, profitability modeling and analysis, pricing analysis, and ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Our Pricing Analyst will:

• Develop and implement economic models to assess the profitability of new business proposals and assist in the development of creative pricing solutions, including alternative fee arrangements.
• Work with attorneys, practice groups, marketing personnel and financial management to provide pricing support on all RFP submissions.
• Assist in the evaluation and setting of standard and national billing rates using regional and practice-specific competitive benchmarking tools and internal analytics on realization and profitability.
• Assist in analyzing profitability and other metrics for the firm’s departments, practices, and clients.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for financial and profitability information or analyses.
• Assist in the development of practical tools (such as budget templates) to help engagement teams to provide more accurate fee estimates, as well as to help in the implementation of effective legal project management discipline in their engagements.
• Provide support and advice to lawyers and others involved in pricing proposals and approvals, advancing pricing as a strategic tool to build and enhance client relationships.

The selected candidate will be an assertive and independent learner, analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and an effective and confident communicator. Good project management skills with the ability to define project goals, coordinate resources and complete projects on schedule.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years of relevant analytical experience and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Previous experience working in a law firm strongly desired. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related business discipline preferred.

Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous paid time off program is offered. For immediate consideration, please visit our career page https://ballardspahr.silkroad.com/epostings/ and apply online.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status.

Ballard Spahr LLP is currently seeking a Pricing Implementation Specialist to serve as a member of the Pricing Team, a subset of the firm’s Client Value and Innovation Team. The selected individual will be responsible for assisting with executing and setting up a wide variety of pricing arrangements in our financial system 3E. This will include, but is not limited to, updating and maintain existing client rate arrangements, working with the billing team to ensure that pricing arrangements are implemented correctly, and working with the pricing team to understand how pricing arrangements should be setup and ensure that they are executed properly. This position requires a combination of technical and analytical skills to support the daily business operations, financial management and strategic vision of the firm and its practices. The qualified candidate will report to the Director of Strategic Pricing and can be remote if located in Arizona, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Dakota or Utah.

Our Specialist will:

• Work with attorneys, practice groups, marketing personnel and financial management to provide pricing support on all rate and pricing related inquiries.
• Assist in the evaluation and setting of client and matter level rate arrangements and ensure that the rate arrangements are setup accurately and implemented. in 3E.
• Maintain a database of pricing arrangements and provide reporting when necessary of what pricing arrangements are most commonly used for certain clients, matters, and practice areas.
• Assist in the annual rate setting process at the client and matter levels. This will involve working closely with partners to evaluate the current state of their pricing arrangements and follow-up as necessary to ensure that arrangements are being maintained and identifying opportunities where arrangements should be revisited and renegotiated.
• Assist in the development of practical tools (such as a rate database or other forms of technology) to help engagement teams to provide more accurate fee estimates.
The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with strong problem solving skills, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, outstanding judgment, a strong service orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering the highest quality work product.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years of relevant experience as a billing/pricing clerk, analyst or equivalent position, preferably in a professional services environment. Law firm billing and/or rate setting experience preferred. A degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics a plus. The position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfortable with systems in general. Experience with Elite 3E strongly desired.

Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Ballard Spahr offers excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous paid time off program. For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BallardSpahr/Careers and apply online.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Overview

The legal profession is all about meeting challenges and finding solutions. We’re looking for a Senior Financial Systems Developer who shares our passion for delivering innovative, business-focused solutions, with the highest level of client service, to thrive in our team-oriented culture. This role will develop and maintain programs used to support custom financial reports, dashboards and web pages; manage projects; maintain database tables and information; provide data analysis to end users; write support documentation for new programs and procedures; and troubleshoot financial system issues. This position is part of the technical staff devoted to the firm’s accounting and finance department.


Responsibilities

Develops, maintains and runs a wide range of programs used to support custom financial reports
Maintains database tables and information
Troubleshoots problems with financial systems
Develops billing templates and electronic bill interfaces
Respond to data requests from internal customers
Provides assistance to end users
Creates ad hoc reports and programs
Writes support documentation for new programs and procedures
Development of web-based reports to be published on the firm’s intranet
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Finance or related field; equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience, including SQL queries and report writing, Excel and PHP or HTML required
SSRS knowledge
Familiarity with accounting/financial terms and concepts
Knowledge of legal financial software (3E, Elite Enterprise, Aderant, etc) or other financial software required
Data Visualization experience with PowerBI preferred

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

The Legal Project Manager plays a key role working closely with attorneys, clients and firm’s FOCUS Team (including Value Partners and other staff). The core responsibility of this role is to proactively manage matters through scoping, budgeting, resource planning, monitoring and analyzing. The Legal Project Manager will help foster the integration of Legal Project Management (LPM) techniques into the culture of the law firm and in specific client engagements through the utilization of the firm’s technology, the deployment of firm resources, and by helping to engineer engagement plans that result in high value to the client, exceptional client service and high profitability for the law firm.

This position will require the skills of an individual capable of facilitating process mapping, planning sessions, data collection and analysis, implementing improvements and controls and leveraging technology and knowledge management solutions. The candidate will be a motivated self-starter who has demonstrated experience as a project manager, and strong technical, organizational, and facilitation skills. The Legal Project Manager reports to the Chief Practice Management Officer, Senior Manager of Client Value Initiatives, and the Value Partners.


RESPONSIBILITIES
· Guide legal teams through the LPM process including scoping, planning, budgeting, executing and controlling the work, cost and resources on a matter.

· Lead discussions of engagement management strategy, goals and related deliverables.

· Coordinate regular project team meetings in consultation with the partners and/or lead associate(s). Develop project plan inclusive of process and procedure, prepare notes, and follow up on action items.

· Work closely with matter teams to support the efficient management of client engagements throughout the full matter lifecycle and identify opportunities to provide enhanced efficiency and quality in our service delivery through alternative uses of people, processes, and technology.

· Creatively adapt LPM tools and techniques to the circumstances to add increased value to the client and legal team.

· Liaise with other business services teams (pricing/finance/IT/business development/lit support/etc.) and vendors to optimally support partners and their clients/matters.

· Identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation, both at the matter level and the LPM program level.

· Contribute to discussion about lessons learned and identify templates for future use. Help capture this input for application towards future engagements and identifying opportunities for improvements to training, tools and techniques.

· Work closely with firm’s pricing function in the application of various pricing models, profitability, margins, bill rates and time investments and how they are to be incorporated into budgeting and estimating.

· Exercise excellent understanding of law firm economics and financial management (e.g., pricing, budgeting) closely monitoring legal spend relative to budget and proactively intervening to help the legal team deliver results to expectations and on budget.

· Provide training and development on LPM methodology, tools, and techniques.

· Work in an agile and entrepreneurial manner; exhibiting a continuous improvement mindset.

· Work across FOCUS team connecting various services for optimal client experience.

· Exemplify firm and FOCUS’ client service standards.

· Assist in the development of LPM-specific materials related to internal and external selling of LPM successes.

QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience as a project manager in a law firm, legal service provider or professional services firm. Legal matter management experience a plus.

· Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required. J.D. or MBA preferred.

· Project management certification a plus.

· Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma project/process principles.

· High level interpersonal skills to facilitate communication in person, by email, and telephone with professionalism, courtesy and diplomacy. Ability to build relationships and networks internally and externally, at all levels within the firm.

· High degree of influencing skills and ability to instill confidence in others of proposed LPM solutions.

· Technical skills desired include Excel, HighQ, Iridium and prior use of other legal technology tools to deliver client service a plus.

· Deep knowledge of law firm management metrics, and how day-to-day legal practice interacts with those metrics.

· Strong attention to detail, with highly developed organizational skills.

· Be a self-starting go-getter, with an inquisitive mind, and a love for problem solving.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills (writing, facilitation and presentation).

· Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and large in scope.

· Demonstrated creative problem-solving capabilities.

· Work efficiently without direct supervision, with the ability to multi task, and be flexible with changing priorities.

· Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.

The Practice Systems Engineer has a key role in designing processes and operationalizing the Firm’s practice technology tools within the Practice Innovation Department. Working closely with the Firm’s Senior Manager of Client Value Initiatives, the FOCUS Team (including the Chief Practice Innovation Officer, Director of Client Solutions, Value Partners, and other team members), partners, associates, IT team, and other Firm staff members, the Practice Systems Engineer is responsible for identifying, onboarding, implementing, and maintaining practice technology tools. The Practice Systems Engineer will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of practice technology tools and will drive ongoing adoption efforts including user monitoring, identification of expanded use cases, and working with the IT team on integrations with other Firm systems. The Practice Systems Engineer will be responsible for outlining processes and mapping workflows to design and build High-Q sites for Firm clients. Additionally, this position will work to define, build, and improve processes, both internal and external, throughout the Firm that leverage practice technology tools.

This position will require the skills of an individual capable of facilitating process mapping, legal design solutions, planning sessions, data collection and analysis, implementing improvements and controls, and leveraging technology and knowledge management solutions. The candidate will be a motivated self-starter who has demonstrated experience as a project manager, and strong technical, organizational, and facilitation skills. The Practice Systems Engineer will be a part of a client-service oriented team responsible for driving innovation, change management, and increased profitability.

Responsibilities

General
Engaging and communicating promptly and effectively with internal and external clients.
Developing and maintaining effective relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff.
Exercising high-level organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
Producing work product that is clear, concise, and error-free.
Demonstrating a high degree of initiative and independent judgment with excellent troubleshooting, decision making, and follow-through skills.
Managing workload and communicating current projects to supervisors on an ongoing basis.
Exercising appropriate professional judgment to ensure key stakeholders are informed of important developments on projects in a timely manner, including progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and other key project metrics.
Understanding the intersection points between legal service delivery and the various internal teams/departments.
Continually seeking opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships within the Firm.
Delivering excellent customer service in response to client, lawyer, and peer requests.
Exemplifying Firm and FOCUS’ client service standards.
Practice Technology
Managing the day-to-day administrative requirements relating to practice technology tools at the Firm.
Developing dashboards, trackers, repositories, and automated workflows with intuitive user experiences in High-Q, both working with IT and independently, including handling the creation and maintenance of High-Q sites, to maximize productivity and simplify processes.
Expanding solutions available to clients through practice technology tools.
Working with internal clients to understand the practices, their processes, and identifying and training on technology solutions to increase efficiency.
Being actively involved in (and lead) end-to-end practice tool projects including software identification, bringing together various perspectives, evaluation of available tools, implementations, trainings, rollout campaigns, communications, and ongoing adoption efforts.
Identifying additional opportunities to leverage practice technology tools within the various practice groups and championing those tools to the groups.
Collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and track data/metrics in relation to practice technologies and presenting findings to Operating Committee and other Firm leadership.
Applying various user adoption strategies based on the technology, the user, and objectives to maximize use.
Inventorying existing relevant practice technology tools and capturing use case data to inform and encourage best practices by end users.
Managing practice technology platforms to ensure new attorneys have access, information, and a best practice TechRef.
Monitoring tools in the market and identifying those that the Firm should consider; developing business cases as appropriate.
Functioning as a liaison to the IT Team and working in collaboration on various projects and Firm initiatives.
III. Legal Process Design
Leading the creation of playbooks, templates, and checklists that improve the efficiency of legal work performed, both for FOCUS generally and for Legal Project Management (LPM) team.
Handling FOCUS projects with an eye toward design thinking, user adoption, legal project management, and process improvement.
Consulting with stakeholders to analyze and define current process for internal or external service delivery; determining business and/or legal objectives and success factors.
Utilizing process improvement techniques and design-thinking to modify and/or create processes/workflows and identify pain points/opportunities for improvement.
Working in close collaboration with the Firm’s LPM and Knowledge Management (KM) teams to define and improve processes within practice groups/matter teams.
Identifying opportunities for process improvement across FOCUS – define and improve such processes.
Designing process solutions to drive greater efficiency internally and externally.
Collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and track data/metrics in relation to defined processes.
Qualifications

5+ years experience in Practice Innovation or Legal Operations in a law firm, legal service provider or professional services firm.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required. J.D. or MBA preferred.
Legal project management, knowledge management, or practice technology experience or certification a plus.
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and large in scope.
Understanding and prior use of legal technology tools to deliver client service, notably HighQ, Kira, SimplyAgree, Litera suite, Iridium a plus.
Data visualization and data analysis with SQL experience a plus.
Ability to work well with multiple deadlines, innovative problem solving and prioritization skills.
Must be a problem solver, willing to work and think energetically and independently and to accept responsibility for producing work that is consistently complete, timely, effective, and accurate.
Must demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to new ideas, new approaches, and new technology tools.
Ability to employ various user adoption strategies, coordinating stakeholders, effectively bringing together different perspectives and thinking creatively to develop roll-out campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and provide excellent client service.
Excellent written and verbal skills required.
High level interpersonal skills to facilitate communication in person, by email, and telephone with professionalism, courtesy and diplomacy.
Very strong facilitation and presentation skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, with strong technical skills and the ability to learn new applications quickly.

All Locations
New York, NY
Washington, DC

Schedule:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

FLSA
Exempt

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to support the Corporate practice, reporting to the Client Value Manager.

The role can reside in the New York or Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for supporting the firm’s Corporate practice group with pricing requests, ad hoc financial analyses, fee estimates/budgets, and related client value financial analytics with the goal of raising the profitability, realization, and market share while helping to communicate and deliver the maximum and expected client value. The Senior Analyst’s primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: (i) assisting with the development, evaluation and execution of the groups’ pricing strategies and fee estimates; (ii) helping ensure that pricing strategies are aligned with client and firm needs; (iii) assisting with tracking, measuring and reporting the firm’s non-standard pricing arrangements in accordance with defined financial and business performance objectives. The Senior Analyst will also support client and practice group analytics to help address defined financial performance objectives.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

Work with the Client Value Manager and attorneys to interpret, suggest, model and develop pricing strategies and fee estimates (non-standard and alternative fee arrangements) that take into account firm/attorney needs and objectives, practice group/team or firm goals, and key performance indicators, as well as client requirements;
Serve as a resource for the Client Value Manager and attorneys, by offering credible financial data, synthesizing and presenting information, compiling historical financial statistics in a useful format, and using information to help proactively inform strategic pricing decisions;
Perform routine “what-if” analyses to stress-test various discounting options across matters and portfolios of work.
Support the Client Value Manager and liaise with Business Development to serve as the lead Client Value representative, when necessary, to prepare and/or review of RFPs/business development proposals relating specifically to strategic pricing, alternative fees, and budgetary fee estimates and assist with recommending strategic pricing and compiling written proposal content as requested/needed;
Assist with procurement rate/fee negotiations, including liaising with the Billing and Compliance teams as needed to ensure negotiated rates/fees are correctly implemented;
Advise attorneys on rate negotiation and prepare the necessary documents for their client negotiations;
For identified clients/matters with existing pricing arrangements, work with the Client Value Manager to review and revise pricing (if and/as needed with support from the Manager) to best meet shifting client/firm priorities or mandates;
Track and maintain pertinent information relating to all pricing and budgeting/fee estimate efforts and offerings across the firm and assist with data integrity efforts in ADERANT and Prosperoware’s Umbria Platform;
Work with the Client Value Manager, and attorneys to build reports to analyze ongoing realization and profitability of engagements, particularly focused on the success or failure of initial pricing strategies in producing profitable outcomes;
Work closely with the Client Value Manager and other analysts to report and analyze client/practice group financial performance along key financial data points and KPIs, focused especially on revenue generation and profitability;
Provide decision support analysis to attorneys to support practice group and firm goals and strategic priorities;
Review historical data to help issue spot and identify trends and insights that focus on ways to improve performance by creating actionable reports and techniques to avoid pitfalls;
Assist the Client Value Manager and analysts with the development of ad-hoc and standardized financial and performance reports on practice/client/matter levels to provide additional clarity and enhance transparency for Practice Group Leaders;
Share relevant legal market and competitor information and analysis with the Client Value team;
Participate, if and as needed, in the review of Outside Counsel Guidelines for pricing or project management guidelines impacting the practice groups;
Collaborate and work with the Directors, Managers and other business services teams in the performance of special projects as assigned;
Assist in the review and approval of non-standard fee arrangements as documented in engagement letters; and
Assist with training and mentoring analysts and interns on Client Value responsibilities/areas of focus, systems.
Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

BA or BS required
5+ years in client service oriented functions, preferably with financial analyst background
Flexibility to adjust working hours to the hours necessary for meeting business needs
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills
Ability to organize and prioritize deadlines
Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
High proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to quickly learn and utilize additional software and systems; experience with SQL a plus
Data-driven and/or financial analytics experience preferred
Understanding of financial management and business drivers, and ability to think strategically and analytically (issue-spot)
General knowledge of industry business acumen; apply sound judgment and discretion with respect to confidential and sensitive information
Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing (visual reports, graphs, etc.) with Attorneys, Directors, and Managers
Strong ability to work independently and with teams, creatively and proactively
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with all levels of personnel and work collaboratively across all firm departments
Proven organizational skills; ability to execute identified initiatives and processes in a timely manner

Frost Brown Todd LLC is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst. The Pricing Analyst will prepare pricing models using historical price data, employee data, matter budgets, and input from attorneys and Marketing Department in order to respond to client requests for pricing. This role will also provide guidance on pricing strategies, margin analysis, competitive analysis, and risk mitigation; as well as monitor current pricing to help improve/maintain profitability.

Apply at the link provided below.

DLA Piper is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. Job applicant poster viewing center.


DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional problem-solving skills.


If you are a highly talented Sr. Paralegal interested in supporting our Litigation practice group, we want to hear from you!


This position is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and offers a hybrid remote opportunity.


Paralegals are a critical part of DLA Piper’s client service teams, working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel, and clients on an array of substantive client matters. The majority of our paralegals are career professionals. They work independently and on teams, locally, nationally, and globally.


The paralegal team itself includes Case Assistants, Paralegals, Senior Paralegals, and Paralegal Specialists. We offer ample opportunities for advancement and career development through formal and informal training and mentoring and provide many opportunities to give back to our communities through pro bono work.


Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate
6 years’ of Paralegal experience in Litigation
Strong skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
In-depth knowledge of practice area and generally performs with little supervision
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to handle multiple projects and assignments at once
Solid technical skills necessary to set up, track and maintain matters
Ability and experience with conducting fact-gathering and analyzing information
Advanced knowledge of practice area rules and procedures
Ability to identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations, and other legal authorities
Understanding of the litigation life cycle for both sides (filing complaint, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal)
Understanding of Federal, State, and local rules of procedure as well as court filing procedures, electronic and hard copy


Preferred Requirements:
Ability to coordinate out-of-town trials with trial vendors and lodging
Proficient in cite-checking by shepherdizing cases in Westlaw and/or Lexis, quote checking for accuracy, and proofreading for typos
Knowledge of TextMap and how it used
Knowledge of Relativity and basic terminology
Trial experience – including pretrial disclosures and in-courtroom experience
Ability to organize and maintain document databases/Document Productions


What will your day look like?
Under the supervision of attorneys, you will perform a range of substantive case, matter, or entity-related duties. You will prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review and compile, analyze and summarize information. You will assist attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm, coordinating efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties, and outside vendors.


You will perform searches, download documents, and articulate production needs to litigation support. You will also anticipate the needs of attorneys, exercise sound independent judgment, and mentor case assistants and junior paralegals. You will have a complete understanding of the interdependence of the Firm’s practice groups. You will have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys, and clients on a daily basis.


To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website.


We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.


Agency applications will not be considered.

Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst is a member of the Practice & Pricing Analytics team within the firm's Accounting & Finance department. This role will support the firm’s practice leadership with regards to practice analytics. The role will also work with attorneys developing pricing arrangements and client budgets. They will also assist in the design of analytical tools and reporting systems to support practice analytics, develop alternative fee arrangements, monitor performance against budgets, and assess the financial impact of pricing arrangements.

Responsibilities

Analyze and monitor practice metrics and data to advise firm leadership
Develop models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals, and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands, including alternative fee arrangements
Monitor performance of pricing arrangements against established goals and key performance indicators, including utilization, leverage, realization, and profitability
Participate in the development of systems, tools and processes to support the practice analytics and pricing arrangements.
Assist business development and marketing team in responding to client RFPs and pitches
Provide analysis in support of annual firm processes such as partner compensation and setting attorney billing rates
Perform ad-hoc analysis to meet firm needs
Stay informed of current pricing trends within the legal market, and apply learned concepts to help improve the firm's pricing capabilities

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Master's Degree or certification preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, or pricing
Law firm or professional services firm experience preferred
Pricing and/or profitability experience preferred
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. Job applicant poster viewing center.


We are seeking a highly talented Digital Communications Data Analyst.


This position is remote. Candidates may be required on occasion to visit the local office when/if needed.


The Marketing department is a highly collaborative team of professionals who work closely with practice groups and sectors to build the reputation of our lawyers.


The team works with firm leaders to create and execute a strategy that addresses DLA Piper’s business goals. We also measure business efforts to identify the most strategic focus for our lawyers’ efforts.


Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
2 years’ experience working within professional services, financial services, technology consulting, marketing agency or similar business-to-business organization
2 years’ experience as a data analyst supporting marketing, communications, business development, or knowledge management organizations
Familiarity with one or more digital marketing technologies (content management system, client relationship management, email marketing, marketing automation, social media marketing, and/or website analytics)
Capable of effectively working in virtual teams and collaborating online
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced business environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Project, Teams, and SharePoint (or similar productivity tools)
Strong analytical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel


Preferred Requirements:
Previous law firm experience
Clear understanding of digital marketing concepts, channels, and applications
Experience with Power BI (or similar data visualization tools) and SQL
Previous experience with content management, email marketing, marketing automation, social media marketing and/or client relationship management solution(s)
Demonstrated experience working with large data sets and relational databases.
Experience working with data warehouses, data management systems, data visualization, reporting tools, and APIs
Have technical proficiency in data storage structures, and data mining and data cleansing best practices
Experience with Google Analytics or similar web analytics tools
Strong verbal/written communication skills and documentation practices
Fluent in English


What will your day look like?
As a Digital Communications Data Analyst, you will:
Work closely with digital marketing leadership, marketing and communication stakeholders, and information technology subject matter experts to gather functional and technical requirements and analyze client requirements necessary to identify, onboard or optimize solutions in order to efficiently and effectively achieve digital marketing goals.
Track, analyze and report on project and milestone progress to ensure timely delivery and communication of updates to stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional team members from a variety of disciplines to ensure timely and efficient completion of project tasks.
Assimilate large amounts of information, identify salient details and vary presentation delivery based on audience. You may also direct or interact with application vendors.
Adhere to all processes, standards, workflows, and best practices and proactively identify process improvement and/or solution optimization opportunities that streamline operations, enhance the client experience, and reduce or maintain costs.
Develop, maintain, and optimize documentation (workflows, processes, procedures, etc.) and utilize Firm collaboration platforms to collaborate with relevant colleagues and stakeholders.
Bring a curiosity and desire to stay on the leading edge of the “mar-tech” landscape.
Provide ad-hoc project assistance to the firm’s Director of Data Analytics as needed.

SUMMARY: Barnes & Thornburg's pricing and legal operations team is responsible for partnering with firm leadership, attorneys, and other personnel to develop creative pricing solutions, implement project management techniques, and install scalable data capture processes to meet the needs of client business objectives. The Pricing Analyst reports to the firm’s Legal Operations Manager – Pricing and supports a variety of the firm's strategic initiatives, including the development of budgets, financial analytics, alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), and frameworks to support firm pricing decisions.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide counsel and support to lawyers and other firm personnel in developing pricing proposals, matter budgets, and profitability efforts, including leveraging templates and historical financial and matter data.
2. Support the Pricing & Data Analytics Specialist in internal and client-facing reporting. This task includes supporting ongoing reporting-improvement initiatives, such as exploring new business intelligence technologies, and working closely with the financial reporting and analysis team as needed.
3. Analyze historical and current data to support the development of pricing proposals and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs).
4. Develop solutions and provide strategy for establishing and renewing rates in RFP responses.
5. Leverage market data and other competitive intelligence information to make informed recommendations to firm stakeholders for RFPs and rate negotiations.
6. Serve as a supplementary stakeholder of and subject matter expert on the firm’s business intelligence software to provide strategic analytics as they relate to pricing and project management. Leverage this technology to enhance pricing capabilities as appropriate.
7. Serve as a supplementary administrator of the firm’s matter management technology and assist with the process of upgrading the software as needed.
8. Assess and analyze internal data and convert findings into actionable, concise reports that establish or affirm firm priorities.
9. Improve data integrity to help drive effective decision making.
10. Assist with the ongoing enhancement and of budgeting templates and other tools for use by firm attorneys and legal operations personnel.
11. Produce metrics for internal and external reporting that are provided to the legal operations department and firm leadership. This task includes the extraction of data from the firm’s financial databases and contributing new meaningful metrics.
12. Provide support in response to ad-hoc requests from firm attorneys and leadership.
13. In conjunction with the Legal Operations Manager – Pricing, project manage pricing efforts and assist in the development and maintenance of a budget and AFA database.
14. Support the firm’s Legal Operations Manager in the annual rate setting process and other administrative functions, as needed.
15. Other duties as assigned.

The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Knowledge of statistical, financial, and accounting principles normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
2. Related experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services organization, would be preferred.
3. Candidate must have superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and present succinct reports, analyses, proposals, recommendations, and demonstrations to firm stakeholders.
4. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Expert fluency in Excel is required (pivot tables, vlookups, macros, embedded formulas, etc.).
5. Candidate must be proactive with strong time management and organizational skills. This position will require the coordination of multiple projects simultaneously and the candidate must be able to prioritize workload accordingly.
6. Candidate must be a self-motivated person with a positive and professional attitude.
7. Candidate must have strong analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills, and be able to effectively communicate findings to attorneys and firm management in a clear and concise manner.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this role. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

WHO ARE WE?

We are the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium, a non-profit, global group of professionals aiming to improve the business of law. We are dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations create positive change in the industry to make us all more effective.
We drive change through education, idea sharing, the generation of new standards, and innovations. Our members and leaders include some of the foremost legal operations experts. As a member-driven organization, we emphasize partnership with all elements of the legal ecosystem. Our community connects forward-looking, creative people with the professional skills and relationships needed to lead their organizations to succeed. Our success is our community’s success.

Inspiring change that serves the legal industry in its entirety requires a diversity of skills and perspectives, including those of in-house counsel, law firms, service providers, technology providers, and academics.

The CLOC community offers solutions and approaches that make such change possible.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a highly-motivated, positive, tech-savvy Head of Marketing and Communications to be part of an entrepreneurial team in a rapidly growing organization.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position holds ultimate responsibility for the organization’s marketing and communication activities and oversees the development and delivery of a fully integrated marketing strategy for the business. This role partners with stakeholders across the organization to develop, execute, and assess integrated marketing plans that promote CLOC events, initiatives, membership, products, services, and content and that increase our brand awareness.

In this role you will:

o Strategically lead and provide strategic assessment, development, execution and analysis of marketing and communication initiatives required to effectively promote and convey the organization’s brand, services, content and value to, both, member, and relevant audiences
o Serve as the organization’s lead on integrated marketing and communication efforts and provide support and direction to other contributing departments including positioning, marketing tone, brand standards and creative direction to further build CLOC’s brand.
o Develop KPI’s, marketing metrics and reporting process; Continuously measure, evaluate and assess to improve impact of marketing strategies and efforts including newsletter, website, social media, SEO, SEM, press and print
o Oversee marketing project and campaign planning, creative production process management, technology infrastructure, data and analytics, and brand compliance.
o Lead content development and creative ideation for blog, e-mails, social media and websites to drive market activity
o Develop budget and ensure delivery of expected financial targets
o Manages team members and external resources to drive results with optimal efficiency and effectiveness
o Collaboratively plan and coordinate marketing efforts with key colleagues in support of member acquisition and engagement, along with building and amplifying the brand
o Research competitors, current business standards and the evolving legal operations industry trends and news
o Manage relationships with outside vendors utilized for communications materials (freelance writer, printers, etc.)
o Manage media relationships, especially the trade press
o Serve as the main point of contact for all press inquiries and organizational remarks
o Other duties as assigned

Key requirements include:

• 15+ years experience in marketing communications
• 8+ years in a leadership position, working with Board of Directors and/or Members in a Professional Association or a membership-based nonprofit organization
• BA/BS degree, MBA preferred
• Background in marketing a professional membership organization, a variety of in-person and virtual events including events of more than 2500 attendees and other membership/community programs and services
• Impeccable attention to detail, ability to verify information and values the importance of member servicing and relationship building
• Experience using data and metrics to measure impact, determine improvements and formulate data-driven business strategies
• Able to work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams/Office Suite, CRM/Membership System
• Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, organize effectively, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements, prioritize, and bring forth ideas for process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to be poised and effective during high-pressure situations; ability to anticipate issues, be agile with dynamically changing priorities and have (or quickly develop) contingency plans
Ideal Skills & Competencies
• 10+ years experience in the legal industry, preferably with time in business/legal operations support, including demonstrated strong project management experience
• Experience in start-up and corporate environments
• Demonstrated ability to understand member needs and prioritize co-creation of value with a variety of stakeholders and constituents
• A demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, appropriately designate available resources, in a fast-paced environment, with a high-volume workload, under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency
• Able to exercise good judgment; discretion is necessary
• An organized self-starter who will bring creative energy and is comfortable professionally interacting/communicating with a variety of individuals and groups
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Strong understanding of all aspects of adult education, engagement and program delivery

WHY WORK FOR US?

This position is full-time and remote during standard hours and requires travel (up to 15%).
CLOC takes pride in our benefits portfolio offering 80% employer paid health coverage to employees, along with dental and vision plans. Other benefits include generous leave policies, professional development opportunities and ongoing team building. We offer an annual salary for this role, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are excited about this opportunity, we require your resume and salary expectations when applying. We would love to learn more about you and your accomplishments. Candidates should include a cover letter that includes the top 2-3 reasons why you think this role is the right fit for you, and any additional relevant documentation electronically to jobs@cloc.org in the format requested below with the subject line: CLOC –Head of Marketing and Communications.

• Please attach resume, titled as: Last Name – First Name CLOC Resume
• Please attach cover letter, titled as: Last Name – First Name CLOC Cover
• Please attach any other documents, titled as: Last Name – First Name CLOC Additional
CLOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules or regulations.