Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Pricing and Legal Project management department in our Chicago or New York office, as a Client Pricing Analyst.

The Client Pricing Analyst provides support to the Pricing Team to deliver competitive, creative, data-driven pricing to our partners and clients while ensuring profitable growth of the Firm.

Attendance Tuesday through Thursday in office required.

Essential Functions:

-Assists with the design, implementation, and tracking of client fee arrangements with the objective of driving improvement in the Firm’s pricing outcomes and profitability
-Performs financial analysis to develop pricing alternatives in response to client requests/RFPs. -Creates financial models to assess the profitability and market competitiveness of the various pricing options and provide related insight and recommendations to Partners and other Pricing Team members
-Supports the Pricing Team members to develop rates, fee estimates, matter budgets and pricing options in response to client RFPs and ad-hoc requests and facilitate approval of same
-Supports the Pricing Team members with write-downs including tracking, analysis, and approvals
-Applies business acumen and analytical skills to develop pricing solutions that meet both client and Firm objectives
-Assists in logging pricing opportunities and completing necessary follow-ups
-Assists in exploring and testing new pricing tools and software
-Assists the Pricing Team in drafting the financial and pricing components of client RFP submissions
-Assists with post matter financial analysis with the aim of utilizing historical matter data and related insight to assist in the pricing of future matters and improving financial performance
-Assists with development and maintenance of budget templates and other tools for use by partners and Pricing and Legal Project Management team
-Assists with the development of detailed competitor analysis and associated database and bring to bear in development of client fee arrangements
-Assists the Pricing Team and broader Pricing & Legal Project Management team in improving tools and processes related to pricing, matter estimates, matter profitability, post matter analysis and competitor intelligence
-Performs special projects and other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications:
Education/Training/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business

Professional Experience:
-Minimum of three years of related experience, required
-Prior experience in professional services pricing, negotiations and related areas, preferred
-Prior experience of working within professional services organization or law firm, preferred

Technical Skills:
-Advanced knowledge of MS-Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, required
-Experience using Microsoft Power BI, preferred
-Experience using Microsoft SQL, preferred
-Experience with law firm technology including Aderant Expert and matter planning software, preferred

Performance Traits:
-Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
-Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
-Familiarity with legal rate structures, discount arrangements and alternative fee arrangements a plus
-Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
-Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
-Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
-Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
-Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
-Superior analytical skills; exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

The typical pay scale for this position in Chicago is between $94,200 and $124,500, and in New York between $102,300 and $135,400, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Job Description
The Pricing Manager will be responsible for providing high-level pricing, financial and strategic support to practice groups, working specifically with the Finance & Rate Approval Chairs. The Pricing Manager will also be responsible for supporting various other strategic and financial projects while accomplishing these and other critical functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Responsible for analyzing factors that drive the economic performance of matters, including the development of pricing models for multiple practice areas.
-Perform analysis in support of pricing decisions and support the firm’s efforts to drive effective project management.
-Apply organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude.
-Serves as a leader or mentor to staff, including assigning or monitoring work and providing direction to accomplish goals.
-Maintain confidential information related to client and matter information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of market research resources and financial reporting.
Strong working knowledge of various information technology systems is required.
Ability and willingness to perform detailed analyses independently.
Advanced knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts and ability to apply this knowledge to large volumes of data to reach meaningful conclusions.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
Knowledge of BI concepts required; knowledge of Tableau preferred.
Proven ability to identify and analyze issues and problems and to work towards solutions
Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and sound political acumen, with professional persistence.
Ability to deal with all levels of legal, management, and support staff in a highly effective and professional manner.
Ability to effectively persuade for compliance with programs or necessary information sharing.
Advanced knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts and ability to apply this knowledge to large volumes of data to reach meaningful conclusions
Strong technical orientation, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with an aptitude and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies as appropriate.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree, or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.
Minimum ten (10) years of in-depth knowledge of pricing and budgeting at AmLaw 200 law firm.
Minimum of four (4) years' experience managing direct reports and teams.
Proven record of excellent financial modeling skills, analytical and ability to comprehend and clearly communicate data.

Firm Overview

Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is a forward-thinking law firm widely recognized as an industry thought leader. Our clients include entrepreneurs, middle-market public and private companies, and high-net worth individuals. There are eight distinct legal practice areas, each with unique subsets and market needs. Our strategic advantage is The LP Way™ – a model for creating an unparalleled client experience at an exceptional value. To understand LP, is to know the 5 steps of the LP Way.

The Opportunity

The Knowledge & Process Specialist will play a vital role in managing and enhancing the law firm's knowledge processes. This includes overseeing current systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and integrating advanced legal tech tools to drive efficiency and work closely with Innovation. The Knowledge & Process Specialist will also support the adoption team by analyzing metrics in tandem with Innovation, fostering better adoption practices, and managing key relationships with vendors and external partners.


Key Responsibilities:
• Manage Knowledge Processes: Ensure the existing knowledge systems are operating effectively and efficiently. Perform regular audits and updates as necessary.
• Enhance Knowledge Processes: Identify areas within the current knowledge processes that can be optimized. Implement changes and improvements to enhance productivity and knowledge sharing.
• Govern Legal Tech Tools: Maintain, manage and enhance tools like Litera Desktop and Litera Foundation/Insights. Be the main point person for the firm, and the subject matter expert.
• Utilize Generative AI Tools: Leverage tools such as Copilot, Cocounsel, to streamline and automate various knowledge management tasks.
• Support Adoption Team: Collaborate with the adoption team to review and analyze metrics related to tool and process adoption. Develop strategies and initiatives to increase adoption rates firm wide.
• Manage Usage: Monitor the usage of legal tech tools and systems to ensure they are being used to their full potential.
• Manage Usage Monitoring: Utilize PowerBi to create and manage dashboards and key metrics to align with business initiatives.
• Manage Automated Processes: Manage process workflows built in Power Automate to continue enhancing processes.
• Manage Firm Intranet/Extranets via SharePoint: Lead the management and maintenance of the firm's intranet and extranets to ensure they are up-to-date, user-friendly, and effectively support knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Vendor Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor partners.
• External Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and implementation consultants for current processes.

Essential Qualifications:
• Education: Proven experience in managing knowledge processes within a law firm. Familiarity with legal practices and procedures. Bachelor’s degree in law, or a related field or JD is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in knowledge management, legal technology, or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in legal tech tools such as Copilot, Cocounsel, Litera Desktop, and Litera Foundation. Knowledge of SharePoint, Power Apps, PowerBi or Power Automate is a plus. Those who are not already skilled in these areas will be expected to learn and become a subject matter expert.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to review metrics and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various teams, stakeholders and external partners.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Relationship Management: Proven ability to manage and maintain productive relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Innovation: A proactive and innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and staying up to date with the latest legal tech trends.

Why Join Us?
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in driving the firm's knowledge management and legal tech initiatives.

The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000. LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits and eligibility for performance-based bonuses. For more information visit: https://www.lplegal.com/careers/.


Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.

Position Summary

Reed Smith Legal Solutions (RSLS) seeks a dynamic and experienced Director of ClientDevelopment to build and lead the
sales operations strategy for the RSLS brand. As the firstsales hire, this pivotal role will focus
on driving business growth, increasing service awareness,and forging strategic relationships
with three key target client groups: Reed Smith Partners andattorneys, in house legal and compliance departments at Fortune 500 companies, and GravityStack’s direct sales clients outside of Reed Smith.

The Director of Client Development – RSLS will develop the go-to-market strategy, lay thefoundation for a high performing sales team, and collaborate with RSLS service team leaders(Gravity Stack, RED Team, Staff Attorneys, Leeds Legal) to align offerings with Reed Smith’skey practice areas, industry groups, and verticals. This is a high-impact leadership positionrequiring a proven track record in sales leadership within Big 4 consulting, legal services, orlegal technology environments, with specific experience selling services such as e-discovery,document review, investigations, digital forensics, forensic accounting, cybersecurity, and digitaltransformation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Build and execute a comprehensive sales operations strategy to grow RSLS revenue acrossall target client segments, including Reed Smith internal stakeholders, Fortune 500corporate clients, and Gravity Stack’s external clients.
Establish the framework for a future sales team, with a focus on growing and scaling theteam over time to meet ambitious growth targets, fostering a culture of excellence,collaboration, and client-centricity.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within Reed Smith’s partnership andFortune 500 legal/compliance departments, leveraging relationships to position RSLS asthe go-to solution provider for legal and advisory services, including e-discovery,document review, investigations, digital forensics, forensic accounting, cybersecurity, anddigital transformation.
Drive brand awareness for RSLS through targeted marketing campaigns, thoughtleadership, and industry events, positioning RSLS as a leader in legal technology and advisory services.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Reed Smith partners, attorneys, and keycorporate decision-makers to ensure seamless integration of RSLS services into theirworkflows and client offerings.
Partner with RSLS service team leaders
to align sales initiatives with service capabilities,ensuring offerings meet the needs of key practice areas (e.g., litigation, regulatory,transactional) and industry verticals (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology).
Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activities, and client needs to refine RSLS’s valueproposition and go-to-market approach.
Establish and track KPIs to measure sales performance, client satisfaction, and marketpenetration, reporting progress to the Global Partner and senior leadership.
Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented asnecessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at anytime.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree in business,marketing, or a related field is a strong plus but not mandatory.

Experience:
Minimum of 12 years of progressive sales leadership experience with a proven track recordof building sales operations and leading growth initiatives at a Big 4 consulting firm, legalservice provider, or legal technology company.
Experience working with or selling to Am Law 100 law firms and Fortune 500 companies.
Knowledge of Reed Smith’s key practice areas (e.g., litigation, financial services,regulatory) and industry verticals (e.g., healthcare, energy, technology).
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a matrixed organization asthe inaugural sales leader.

Skills:

Deep understanding of legal services, legal technology, and advisory services, with specificexperience selling investigations, digital forensics, forensic accounting, cybersecurity, anddigital transformation solutions to law firms and/or corporate legal and compliancedepartments.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement sales strategies from the ground up, with thevision to grow and manage a team in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with a history of forging trustedpartnerships with senior stakeholders, including law firm partners and C-suite executives
Familiarity with legal tech solutions (e.g., e-discovery platforms, AI-driven contractmanagement, project management tools) and specialized services such as digital forensics,cybersecurity tools, and digital transformation platforms is highly desirable.
Expertise in developing and executing go-to-market strategies that drive revenue growthand brand recognition.

Taft is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our team in Taft’s Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.

Taft’s Client & Innovation Office is seeking a Pricing Analyst to support Taft’s firm-wide and market-specific pricing and value strategies. In this role, you will be utilizing and analyzing internal financial data and competitive intelligence market data; supporting the firm’s strategic rate setting process; collecting, reviewing, and preparing data for internal and external review and discussion; providing analysis and preparing budgets for various matter structures across different practice groups; and comparing the outcomes of different pricing strategies. The Pricing Analyst will work closely with members of the Client & Innovation Office, Taft attorneys and leadership, Finance, Marketing, and other operations teams to deliver important information and analysis of current and forecasted data. This position will be critical in presenting complex data in clear and concise ways.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess internal data and external data to gain insights into trends and opportunities at market, practice, and experience levels to support and continue to advance the firm's strategic rate setting and pricing processes.
• Support existing and future data and rate setting models through data inputs, analysis, and validation.
• Generate competitive intelligence reports and summarize and present findings, including through data visualizations.
• Analyze historic financial data to support pricing strategies, including phase-based and technology-assisted pricing, for various practice areas.
• Information gathering on key matter components to determine and support client pricing requests and needs.
• Support internal data gathering and validation for competitive intelligence and survey reports.
• Assist in developing tools, templates, and processes to streamline pricing support across the firm.
• Work with third party vendors on data confirmation, validation, and investment justifications.
• Assist in researching, benchmarking, monitoring, and reporting on market trends of legal pricing and rates across markets and practice areas.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in data analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant software programs (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and databases, with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills needed in order to synthesize, interpret and summarize information in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to track industry trends.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and planning skills needed in order to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities, and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking skills, with the ability to adapt to changing demands and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional who displays a high level of maturity, a confidential nature, and a proactive work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with financial metrics and pricing for professional services.
• Experience with financial modeling.
• Familiarity with law firms, legal service providers, or professional services.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $38.46/hr. – $43.59/hr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is currently seeking a Pricing Manager to join our team in our Minneapolis office.
Taft’s Client & Innovation Office is seeking a Pricing Manager to play a critical role in furthering and executing the firm’s pricing and rate setting strategies. This role manages a pricing analyst, oversees Taft’s competitive intelligence platforms and data, supports firm-wide and market-specific pricing and value strategies, and partners with lawyers and professional staff across the firm to develop, implement, and monitor innovative pricing solutions, including alternative fee arrangements (AFAs). The Pricing Manager will also provide significant support with the firm’s annual rate setting process, including data analysis, modeling, data visualization, and developing and preparing statistical support for rate increases and pricing structures. The Pricing Manager will work closely with members of the Client & Innovation Office, Taft attorneys and leadership, Finance, Marketing, and other operations teams to deliver important information and analysis of pricing structures, rates, and related competitive intelligence data. This position will be instrumental in continuing to manage and monitor competitive intelligence data and in presenting complex data in clear and concise ways.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the firm's use of and investments in competitive intelligence and legal pricing resources, surveys and platforms, including assessing potential market resources, to ensure updated and accurate legal market rate and pricing data.
• Critical support in the firmwide rate setting process, including robust internal and competitive intelligence data analysis and ensuring the validity of such data.
• Supervise Pricing Analyst(s), setting priorities for projects, directing scope of data analysis and competitive intelligence reports, encouraging process improvement, and advising on most impactful data visualizations and presentations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic pricing offerings and scenarios, including flat fees, capped fees, blended rates, value-based pricing, and alternative fee and rate arrangements and utilize statistical modeling to determine potential impacts of such structures.
• Support responses to client requests and RFP responses for AFA arrangements and pricing solution requests by providing data analysis, visualizations, and effective communications aligned with client expectations and firm objectives.
• Develop tools, templates, and processes to streamline pricing support across the firm.
• Support the creation and maintenance of documents and presentations on pricing requirements, procedures, best practices, offerings, and resources.
• Assess internal data and external data to gain insights into trends and opportunities at market, practice, and experience levels to support and continue to advance the firm's strategic rate setting and pricing processes and advise on pricing recommendations for phase-based and technology-assisted pricing.
• Manage third party competitive intelligence vendor relationships and set expectations regarding data scope and validation and investment justifications that align with firmwide strategies.
• Analyze market trends, competitive pricing structures, and legal service fees to inform the firm's pricing strategies and offerings.
• Stay informed and up to date on legal pricing analysis methods and industry trends and benchmark, monitor, and report on pricing and rate structure trends across markets and practice areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of legal/professional service pricing and/or pricing analytics experience.
• Experience with competitive intelligence data.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills needed in order to synthesize, interpret and summarize information in a clear, concise manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and planning skills needed in order to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities, and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking skills, with the ability to adapt to changing demands and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant software programs (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and databases, with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Enthusiastic professional who displays a high level of maturity, a confidential nature, and a proactive work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with and understanding of law firm structure and financial analysis.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with financial and pricing modeling.
• Experience in using data visualization tools.
• Experience in legal pricing strategies, budgeting, and alternative fee arrangements.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $115,000/yr. - $135,000/yr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Summary:

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC (“the Firm”) as Senior Pricing Manager will play a critical role in advancing the Firm’s strategic goals by leading our pricing team and developing comprehensive pricing strategies that enhance client satisfaction and drive profitability.

This role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration, as you will oversee two pricing analysts, coach attorneys on articulating their value, and create effective pricing strategies that align with the Firm’s goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities of staff designated as Senior Pricing Manager at the Firm include but are not limited to:

Leadership and Strategy
- Lead and mentor a team of two pricing analysts, fostering a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching and guidance to analysts on pricing strategy development, data analysis, and client engagement.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to support team development and enhance capabilities.

Pricing Strategy Development
- Develop and implement comprehensive pricing models and fee arrangements that align with client expectations and market trends, ensuring competitiveness while maximizing profitability.
- Collaborate with attorneys to develop innovative pricing solutions that effectively communicate the value of legal services and enhance client relationships.
- Analyze existing pricing structures and recommend adjustments to optimize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.

Client Engagement
- Work closely with attorneys to understand client requirements and expectations, provide pricing guidance for proposals, negotiations, and client communications.
- Foster strong relationships with clients to ensure their pricing needs are met and to gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Develop and deliver training sessions for attorneys on pricing strategies, value articulation, and client engagement techniques. Act as a primary point of contact for key clients regarding pricing matters, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.

Performance Metrics and Reporting
- Utilize data analytics to assess pricing effectiveness, monitor market trends, and evaluate client profitability, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of pricing strategies and team performance.

Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment on pricing strategies and initiatives.
- Communicate pricing updates, strategies, and insights effectively across the firm to promote understanding and engagement.

Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in legal project management and pricing strategies, integrating insights into the firm’s practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement, implementing new tools and technologies, and driving change across the organization.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

Senior Pricing Manager must have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience in pricing management, financial analysis, or a related role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills at all levels within an organization and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with attorneys, clients and staff.
- Ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of legal project management methodologies and pricing models, with the ability to create innovative solutions.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a strong focus on client value.
- Proficiency in project management tools and pricing software; familiarity with data analytics is a plus.

Working Conditions:

Normal law office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature.

This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week onsite at Dickinson Wright offices and the remaining days remote. Applicants should reside within driving distance of a Dickinson Wright location.

Travel requirement: less than 5% travel to Dickinson Wright offices

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible fulltime employees within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary
The Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation is a member of the Legal Support Services (LSS) team. This position provides high quality and efficient legal support services to timekeepers and business professionals within the disputes and transactions verticals. Works collaboratively within a team and with other firm departments to provide a broad range of legal and administrative support, including document production and project management. This position possesses strong practice area knowledge and maintains professional relationships by providing superior service to firm lawyers and clients.

Location
This position is located in our Baltimore office and offers a hybrid work schedule working at least 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities
- The Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation supports lawyers and business professionals within the Legal Support Suite and acts a point of contact for lawyers within a practice area vertical.

- ​Proactively monitors firm delegation tool and accepts and completes incoming assignments.

- Delegates work appropriately to team members and resources using firm delegation tool.

- Communicates with team members and lawyers to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

- Maintains professional relationships with clients, business contacts, courts, and professional organizations on behalf of the firm and its lawyers.

- Creates and edits a variety of documents including agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets, presentations and reports.

- Drafts correspondence, e-mails, creates shell/templates of legal documents and facilitates court filings (as required).

- Reads, interprets, and prepares legal documents to anticipate and assume responsibility for substantive tasks and projects assigned. Proofreads documents/work products for consistency, content, grammar, and spelling.

- Plans, coordinates, and ensures lawyer Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.

- Coordinates meetings, assists with agendas and preparation of meeting materials.

- Communicates timely and effectively with lawyers and business professionals to ensure seamless support and coverage.

- Assist new and existing lawyers and business professionals by maintaining knowledge of firm departments and resources.

- Handles various tasks related to monthly billing.

- Performs administrative tasks related to timekeeper compliance requirements and professional organizations.

- Understands and adheres to best practices within LSS Department, practice groups and firm technology.

- Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

The below job competencies and skills are required for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation position in order to perform the job successfully.

Job Competencies

- Provides relevant and timely information in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.

- Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.

- Possesses excellent judgment, a professional demeanor, and strong work ethic. Uses discretion maintaining confidential information in a trustworthy manner.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Takes ownership of work assignments and projects.

- Ability to think proactively, prioritize work, and multitask.

Job Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members, lawyers, clients and other firm departments on a daily basis.

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn firm-specific programs and software applications as required.

- Ability to perform advanced document formatting, conversions and redlining.

- Possesses strong practice area knowledge with the ability to understand legal terminology and documentation.

- Project management skills to appropriately to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

- Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Solid document production skills, attention to detail, and ability to proofread for accuracy and content of work.

- Remains current in technical skills and practice area knowledge by taking offered online courses and attending organized meetings and training.

Minimum Education
- High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education
- Bachelor's degree or some college coursework strongly preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience
- 2 years administrative experience in a law firm or professional services organization. May require related practice area experience.

Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

- Foster positive work relationships.

- Comply with all firm policies and practices.

- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.  

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment
Requires regular in-office presence, with some flexibility to work from home upon approval.

Disclaimer  
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process   
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation  
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $35.09 - $45.61 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary
The Legal Administrative Assistant is a member of the Legal Support Services (LSS) team. This position provides high quality and efficient legal support services to timekeepers and business professionals within the disputes and transactions verticals. Works collaboratively within a team and with other firm departments to provide a broad range of legal and administrative support, including document production and project management. This position possesses strong practice area knowledge and maintains professional relationships by providing superior service to firm lawyers and clients.

Location:
This position is located in our Pittsburgh office and offers a hybrid work schedule working at least 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

- The Legal Administrative Assistant may be assigned in one of the below capacities as part of the LSS team:

- Supports lawyers and business professionals within the LegalSupportSuite and acts as a point of contact for lawyers within a practice area vertical.

- Assigned to partners and other lawyers, providing direct support to them within a practice area vertical.

- Proactively monitors firm delegation tool and accepts and completes incoming assignments. Delegates work appropriately to team members and resources using firm delegation tool. Communicates with team members and lawyers to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

- Maintains professional relationships with clients, business contacts, courts, and professional organizations on behalf of the firm and its lawyers.

- Creates and edits a variety of documents including agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets, presentations and reports.

- Drafts correspondence, e-mails, creates shell/templates of legal documents and facilitates court filings (as required).

- Reads, interprets, and prepares legal documents to anticipate and assume responsibility for substantive tasks and projects assigned. Proofreads documents/work products for consistency, content, grammar, and spelling.

- Plans, coordinates, and ensures lawyer Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.

- Coordinates meetings, assists with agendas and preparation of meeting materials.

- Communicates timely and effectively with lawyers and business professionals to ensure seamless support and coverage.

- Assist new and existing lawyers and business professionals by maintaining knowledge of firm departments and resources.

- Handles various tasks related to monthly billing.

- Performs administrative tasks related to timekeeper compliance requirements and professional organizations.

- Understands and adheres to best practices within LSS Department, practice groups and firm technology.

- Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills
The below job competencies and skills are required for the Legal Administrative Assistant position in order to perform the job successfully.

Job Competencies

- Provides relevant and timely information in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.

- Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.

- Possesses excellent judgment, a professional demeanor, and strong work ethic. Uses discretion maintaining confidential information in a trustworthy manner.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Takes ownership of work assignments and projects.

- Ability to think proactively, prioritize work, and multitask.

Job Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members, lawyers, clients and other firm departments on a daily basis.

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn firm-specific programs and software applications as required.

- Ability to perform advanced document formatting, conversions and redlining.

- Possesses strong practice area knowledge with the ability to understand legal terminology and documentation.

- Project management skills to appropriately to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

- Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Solid document production skills, attention to detail, and ability to proofread for accuracy and content of work.

- Remains current in technical skills and practice area knowledge by taking offered online courses and attending organized meetings and training.


Minimum Education

- High School Diploma or GED


Preferred Education

- Bachelor's Degree


Minimum Years of Experience

- 2 years administrative experience in a law firm or professional services organization. May require related practice area experience


Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

- Foster positive work relationships.

- Comply with all firm policies and practices.

- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.


Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.


Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process   
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.  


Accommodation  
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.  

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Commercial Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

Job Description:
Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as a Legal Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary) to work in our Commercial Litigation Department. Candidates must be detail orientated and have excellent skills in communication, computers, and organization. This position will provide varied and more complex administrative support, with moderate supervision, to designated attorneys, other Legal Practice Assistants, and paralegals. 

In addition, as a member of the Perkins Coie professional support staff team, this position is responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Legal Practice Assistant is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality.

Please note that this position requires 5 days in office per week. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

• Proactively maintain overview of timekeepers’ workload and caseload; anticipate next steps and implement follow-up procedures to ensure each task is appropriately tracked and carried through to completion.
• Provide varied and more complex support to timekeepers with moderate supervision.
• Create, edit, revise, redline, and/or proofread documents from dictation, handwritten, typed, and/or electronic copy.
• Maintain timekeepers’ calendars of meetings and business trips. Coordinate travel arrangements as necessary. 
• File paper and electronic documents with appropriate courts and agencies and ensure proper procedures are followed and deadlines are met.
• Process and route incoming mail, faxes, and electronic communications upon receipt. Prepare outgoing mail (including boxes/packages for shipment) for prompt delivery, arranging for messenger services as needed to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with docketing specialist, including review of docketing reports for accuracy of dates, to ensure court or agency documents/actions for legal proceedings meet firm docketing requirements.
• Coordinate preliminary conflicts checks with Professional Standards to ensure attorney and firm ability to represent requesting party. Prepare new client/matter intake forms and engagement letters.
• Assist with billing process, including daily time entry – entering, proofreading, spellchecking, and releasing – distribute monthly proformas, and potentially review and edit prebills, and prepare final with cover letter (if appropriate) in accordance with firm or department procedures.
• Prepare accounting documents as required, including check requests, expense and travel reimbursement requests, and trust documents.
• Coordinate client/attorney/administrative conferences, meetings, and appointments for timekeepers and clients, including scheduling conference room, visitor offices, meals, preparation of materials, and arrangement with a third party if needed.
• Set up and maintain administrative and client files; file electronic and/or paper documents and information promptly and accurately. Maintain file organization and updated indices.
• Demonstrate flexibility to handle tasks and prioritize workflow.
• Keep supervisor informed of activities and of any significant problems and/or all personal schedule changes; provide timely and accurate timecards regarding hours worked and days missed. 
• Coordinate absences within workgroups; proactively provide assistance to timekeepers in the absence of the regular Legal Practice Assistant, and, when time permits, to other Legal Practice Assistants.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all firm policies. Adhere to the principles of client and firm confidentiality, as outlined in the confidentiality agreement signed at the time of hire.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED
• Ability to accurately type 70 wpm, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish effective working relationships throughout operational groups. 
• Strong command of the English language including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style. 
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel and familiarity with basic office equipment are necessary.
• Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing workload. 
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the area of assignment.
• Ability to work in office 5 days per week. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Previous law firm experience of five or more years or equivalent preferred.
• Prior litigation experience required.

At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals. 

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here. 

This position may be filled in the following location(s). The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. 
Washington state compensation range: $55,100 to $88,160 annually 

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EEO Statement
Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

To Apply, visit:
https://apptrkr.com/6150268

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Ballard Spahr is seeking a Rate Implementation Supervisor who is responsible for leading the execution and setup of a variety of pricing arrangements in the firm’s financial system 3E. The supervisor will oversee the team’s workflow to ensure compliance with client rate agreements, collaborate with the billing and pricing teams, identify opportunities for continuous process improvement, and mentor team members to optimize performance. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office at any Ballard location.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
• Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

As a Rate Implementation Supervisor within our Practice Administration Team, you will:

• Supervise, mentor, and work alongside a team of implementation specialists.
• Ensure that pricing arrangements are set up promptly and comply with the profitability analysis performed by the pricing team.
• Develop and maintain documentation and processes for rate implementation.
• Maintain and update pricing arrangements.
• Support the billing team in determining correct rate arrangements and ensure they are accurately reflected in the billing process.
• Collaborate with matter billing lawyers and legal administrative assistants to ensure rate arrangements align with client agreements during the matter opening process.

What We’re Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Initiative: Promote continuous process improvement in pricing implementation workflows.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Required Experience:

An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred. Six plus years’ experience as a billing/pricing analyst, or equivalent position, preferably in a law firm environment. A high degree of proficiency in the firm’s computer applications and document management system, including but not limited to MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with PowerBI or other relational databases and/or OLAP technology strongly preferred). 3E experience is a major plus, but not necessary. The ability to demonstrate effective management skills by leading and motivating a team of implementation specialists.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; paid parental leave, firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this position is from $90,000 - $110,000 depending upon experience and location.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm’s success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

For immediate consideration, please visit our career page and apply online.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of 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.

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

The Legal Advisory Team (LAT) is the key strategic partner for PERSUIT’s Fortune 500 corporate legal departments. We are seeking a strategic and analytical consultant to join the team and be instrumental in redefining the industry standards for outside counsel management. This role will not only work to elevate our clients' legal operations and PERSUIT programs but also contribute to shaping broader market trends in legal pricing, strategic sourcing, and innovative fee arrangements

Key elements of your role include:
• Strategic Influence: You will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges in outside counsel management and developing forward-thinking strategies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their programs.
• Industry Leadership: Engage with top-tier legal departments and leading thought leadership initiatives to position PERSUIT as the premier expert in best practices for sourcing external legal services. Develop insights to drive market change and set new benchmarks for excellence.
• Data Driven Innovation: Leverage data analytics and industry trends to uncover opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and strategic sourcing in the legal domain. Your recommendations will help clients and PERSUIT achieve their goals.
• Collaborative Impact: Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Client Experience, Sales, Product and Engineering, Marketing, and Data—you will ensure that our go-to-market strategies are aligned with the market needs.
• Transformational Growth: Your contributions will directly influence the evolution of legal advisory practices, pushing the boundaries of traditional legal services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation for our team and clients.

By joining PERSUIT, you will not only advance your career but also play a crucial role in transforming the legal services industry. If you are passionate about driving meaningful change and possess the expertise to make a measurable impact, this is the role for you.

Requirements:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strategic Consultation: Advise corporate legal departments on best practices for their PERSUIT programs with a particular focus on RFPs, alternative fee models, panel development, spend management, and outside counsel management best practices.
• Data Analysis: Conduct spend management assessment and review PERSUIT data to identify trends and behaviours in outside counsel management to develop actionable insights.
• Technical Support: Be a product expert and offer technical support to both clients and law firms on optimizing their use of the tool.
• Thought Leadership: Supporting LAT content development through webinars, reports, and industry events to educate the legal market.
• Industry Evangelism: Assist in LATs efforts in sharing their knowledge and expertise from PERSUIT throughout the industry through events, client and prospect engagements, and generally being involved and active in the legal department space.
• Resource Development: Create templates, frameworks, and guides to standardize industry best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across Client Experience, Sales, Product, Design, Engineering, and Data to ensure our Go-To-Market goals and priorities are met.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years, including 2-3 years in a client-facing consulting role.
• Industry Background: Experience in corporate legal operations or legal consulting focused on external spend or outside counsel management is required.
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree is required. A JD or current legal qualification is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong data literacy with the ability to manipulate, analyze, and present data effectively.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge and understanding of legal operations, legal pricing, law firm client engagements, strategic sourcing, and E-billing.

ATTRIBUTES
• Effective Communicator: Excellent writing and presentation skills to simplify complex legal concepts and guide executive level stakeholders.
• Excellence-Driven: A track record of overperformance and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Organized: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative: A team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.
• Inquisitive: Passionate about the legal technology space and always looking to learn more and share their knowledge.

Benefits
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 18 offices: 13 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Pricing and Legal Project Management team supports partners with a full spectrum of strategic financial and business insights, including the creation and management of alternative fee arrangements, development of product pricing strategies, and creative approaches to important business problems that impact client acquisition, retention, and profitability.

The Senior Pricing Analyst will support the annual rate setting and rate negotiation processes, while continually working to refine pricing infrastructure. Additionally, they will develop, iterate, and utilize sophisticated pricing and profitability models to support lawyer pricing requests and other pricing projects and initiatives. The Senior Pricing Analyst will work closely with others in Finance to further the team objective of implementing pricing and project management best practices, to ensure stakeholders are aware of the financial implications of pricing, process management, and staffing decisions.

This position is available as a fully remote or hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Support development of advanced pricing strategies based on the firm’s financial objectives.
- Aid in firmwide billing rate setting including enhancing advanced analyses; Produce reporting and data visualization for an audience that includes partner leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
- Assist with the annual client rate review and negotiation processes, ensuring competitive positioning while maintaining firm profitability, including analyzing and recommending rates across seniority tiers, geographies, and practice areas.
- Produce sophisticated financial analyses using established and new, creative approaches.
- Develop creative alternative fee arrangements that align incentives for clients and the firm.
- Assist with responding to financial components for Requests of Proposals (RFPs) and pitches.
- Create sensitivity analyses to help partners understand potential impacts of changes in profit drivers. Improve partners’ financial literacy through education on the business of law to effectuate optimal commercial decisions for client pricing proposals.
- Contribute to the creation of matter budgets and project plans at the onset for critical client matters in collaboration with the Legal Project Management team.
- Assist with the development of predictive pricing and budgeting tools.
- Leverage the firm’s BI platform to facilitate visualization of complex financial analysis.
- Provide thoughtful analysis and insights regarding firm financial performance, including identifying trends and recommending opportunities to maximize profitability or limit risk.
- Support the development of team processes, checklists, and other critical infrastructure to enhance and accelerate the maturity of the Pricing/LPM function.
- Draft and edit highly professional, accurate, and actionable email correspondence.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics strongly preferred (MBA is a plus).
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant financial analysis experience. Previous pricing or legal industry experience is required.
- Experience with SQL and VBA are a plus.
- Extensive experience creating and maintaining complex spreadsheets (creative use of formulas, macros, pivot tables & modeling) required.
- Experience in using data visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft PowerBI) is desired.
- Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands.
- Exceptional attention to detail.

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 18 offices: 13 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Pricing and Legal Project Management team supports partners with a full spectrum of strategic financial and business insights, including the creation and management of alternative fee arrangements, development of product pricing strategies, and creative approaches to important business problems that impact client acquisition, retention, and profitability.

The Senior Analyst, Pricing Operations will develop, iterate, and utilize sophisticated pricing and profitability models to support partner pricing requests and other Pricing/LPM projects and initiatives. The Senior Analyst will work closely with others in Finance, particularly LPM, to further the team objective of implementing pricing and project management best practices, to ensure stakeholders are aware of the financial implications of pricing, process management, and staffing decisions.

This position is available as a fully remote or hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Effectively collaborate with appropriate firm personnel to ensure accurate and timely arrangement setups in accounting system.
- Conduct root-cause analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements and optimize client arrangement implementations.
- Understand the client arrangements cycle and manage arrangements for a portfolio of clients.
- Produce sophisticated financial analyses using established and new, creative approaches.
- Run realization analyses to assist partners with evaluation of hourly rate and alternative fee proposals.
- Develop and articulate creative alternative fee arrangements that align incentives for clients and the firm.
- Assist with responding to financial and pricing components for Requests of Proposals (RFPs) and pitches.
- Create sensitivity analyses to help partners understand potential impacts of changes in profit drivers. Improve partners’ financial literacy through education on the business of law to effectuate optimal commercial decisions for client pricing proposals.
- Contribute to the creation of matter budgets and project plans at the onset for critical client matters in collaboration with the Legal Project Management team.
- Assist with the development of predictive pricing and budgeting tools.
- Communicate progress on matters to stakeholders through various profitability metrics.
- Leverage the firm’s BI platform to facilitate the development and visualization of complex financial analysis.
- Provide thoughtful analysis and insights regarding firm financial performance, including identifying trends and recommending opportunities to maximize profitability or limit risk.
- Support the development of team processes, checklists, and other critical infrastructure to enhance and accelerate the maturity of the Pricing/LPM function.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics strongly preferred (MBA is a plus).
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant financial analysis experience. Previous pricing or legal industry experience is required.
- Experience with SQL and VBA are a plus.
- Extensive experience creating and maintaining complex spreadsheets (creative use of formulas, macros, pivot tables & modeling) required.
- Experience in using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is desired.
- Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands.
- Exceptional attention to detail.

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

Supporting multiple lawyers, the Legal Executive Assistant - Patent Litigation (LEA) proactively filters and attends to the day-to-day functions of a partner's practice and national team with ITC filings so that they can focus on building and maintaining their practice. This role serves as a consultant for the partners, connecting departments, projects, and critical business information to the partner, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective, and serving as a trusted partner to help deliver against the priorities of the practice and clients.

Location

This position is located in our Washington D.C. office and offers a hybrid work schedule. The expectation is 4 days a week onsite for the first 90 days, then 3 days in office after. This position requires travel for Patent Litigation trials.


Responsibilities

Completes and carries out major assignments and a broad variety of tasks in support of the partner's practice.

Exercises judgment and delegates administrative tasks and document work as appropriate to other Legal Support Services team members (Legal Support Assistants and Legal Administrative Assistants) and firm resources. When delegating, maintains responsibility for and tracks all activities/tasks/projects to successful completion. Collaborates with peers to provide team support and coverage.

Performs work that substantively and positively impacts the success of the partner's financial viability with client matters.

Supports the Patent Litigation trial team which may include travel.

Exercises discretion and professional judgment with confidential and sensitive matters.

Plans, coordinates, and ensures attorney Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.

Works closely and proactively with attorneys to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, preparing materials in advance, and following up appropriately.

Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach, including drafting letters or other correspondence, preparing reports, and other tasks that facilitate partner's ability to effectively build the practice.

Handles extensive direct interaction with clients and outside business contacts.

Prepares agendas, reports, and presentations; composes correspondence that is sometimes confidential.

Develops and maintains professional relationships and ensures teams work together efficiently and effectively, providing clear direction and constructive feedback on projects and assignments.

Coordinates department or practice group meetings. Takes lead in preparing logistics and engaging appropriate parties to ensure a successful meeting.

Participates in practice group and client team meetings, as appropriate. Prepares meeting agendas, reviews meeting materials for accuracy and completeness and distributes to meeting attendees.

Maintains paper and electronic filing systems, helping to ensure compliance with Information Governance policies and procedures.

Oversees billing matters (prebilling tasks including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence, international billing, liaise with biller regarding questions/issues, liaise with collections team); monitors client budgets for reporting purposes.

Desired Skills

Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required. Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with peers, lawyers, clients, business professionals, and various firm departments on a regular basis. Solid organizational skills required to manage multiple high priority projects at one time. Performs a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy. Excellent time management skills necessary and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable and positive attitude. Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good professional judgment.


Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED


Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree


Minimum Years of Experience

5 years of professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives

Preferred experience with supporting Patent Litigation, ITC, and IPR filings.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices.

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.


Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Requires regular in-office presence, with some flexibility to work from home upon approval.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process   

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.  

Accommodation  

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.  

  

Agency applications will not be considered.   

  

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.  

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $44.44 - $58.88 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

#LI-KZ1

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Legal Administrative Assistant is a member of the Legal Support Services (LSS) team. This position provides high quality and efficient legal support services to timekeepers and business professionals within the disputes and transactions verticals. Works collaboratively within a team and with other firm departments to provide a broad range of legal and administrative support, including document production and project management. This position possesses strong practice area knowledge and maintains professional relationships by providing superior service to firm lawyers and clients.

Location:

This position is located in our New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule. The expectation is 5 days a week onsite for the first 90 days, then 3 days in office after.


Responsibilities

The Legal Administrative Assistant may be assigned in one of the below capacities as part of the LSS team:

Supports lawyers and business professionals within the LegalSupportSuite and acts as a point of contact for lawyers within a practice area vertical.

Assigned to partners and other lawyers, providing direct support to them within a practice area vertical.

Proactively monitors firm delegation tool and accepts and completes incoming assignments. Delegates work appropriately to team members and resources using firm delegation tool. Communicates with team members and lawyers to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

Maintains professional relationships with clients, business contacts, courts, and professional organizations on behalf of the firm and its lawyers.

Creates and edits a variety of documents including agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets, presentations and reports.

Drafts correspondence, e-mails, creates shell/templates of legal documents and facilitates court filings (as required).

Reads, interprets, and prepares legal documents to anticipate and assume responsibility for substantive tasks and projects assigned. Proofreads documents/work products for consistency, content, grammar, and spelling.

Plans, coordinates, and ensures lawyer Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.

Coordinates meetings, assists with agendas and preparation of meeting materials.

Communicates timely and effectively with lawyers and business professionals to ensure seamless support and coverage.

Assist new and existing lawyers and business professionals by maintaining knowledge of firm departments and resources.

Handles various tasks related to monthly billing.

Performs administrative tasks related to timekeeper compliance requirements and professional organizations.

Understands and adheres to best practices within LSS Department, practice groups and firm technology.

Other duties as assigned.


Desired Skills

The below job competencies and skills are required for the Legal Administrative Assistant position in order to perform the job successfully.

Job Competencies

Provides relevant and timely information in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.

Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.

Possesses excellent judgment, a professional demeanor, and strong work ethic. Uses discretion maintaining confidential information in a trustworthy manner.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Takes ownership of work assignments and projects.

Ability to think proactively, prioritize work, and multitask.

Job Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members, lawyers, clients and other firm departments on a daily basis.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn firm-specific programs and software applications as required.

Ability to perform advanced document formatting, conversions and redlining.

Possesses strong practice area knowledge with the ability to understand legal terminology and documentation.

Project management skills to appropriately to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Solid document production skills, attention to detail, and ability to proofread for accuracy and content of work.

Remains current in technical skills and practice area knowledge by taking offered online courses and attending organized meetings and training.


Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED


Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience

2 years administrative experience in a law firm or professional services organization. May require related practice area experience.


Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices.

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.


Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.


Work Environment

Requires regular in-office presence, with some flexibility to work from home upon approval. The firm’s in-office work requirements may be modified in the firm’s discretion.


Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.

Application Process   

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.  

  

Accommodation  

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.  

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $38.43 - $49.96 per hour depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation is a member of the Legal Support Services (LSS) team. This position provides high quality and efficient legal support services to timekeepers and business professionals within the disputes and transactions verticals. Works collaboratively within a team and with other firm departments to provide a broad range of legal and administrative support, including document production and project management. This position possesses strong practice area knowledge and maintains professional relationships by providing superior service to firm lawyers and clients.

Location

This position is located in our Austin office and offers a hybrid work schedule working at least 3 days in the office.


Responsibilities

The Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation supports lawyers and business professionals within the Legal Support Suite and acts a point of contact for lawyers within a practice area vertical.

Proactively monitors firm delegation tool and accepts and completes incoming assignments. Delegates work appropriately to team members and resources using firm delegation tool. Communicates with team members and lawyers to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

Maintains professional relationships with clients, business contacts, courts, and professional organizations on behalf of the firm and its lawyers.

Creates and edits a variety of documents including agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets, presentations and reports.

Drafts correspondence, e-mails, creates shell/templates of legal documents and facilitates court filings (as required).

Reads, interprets, and prepares legal documents to anticipate and assume responsibility for substantive tasks and projects assigned. Proofreads documents/work products for consistency, content, grammar, and spelling.

Plans, coordinates, and ensures lawyer Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.

Coordinates meetings, assists with agendas and preparation of meeting materials.

Communicates timely and effectively with lawyers and business professionals to ensure seamless support and coverage.

Assist new and existing lawyers and business professionals by maintaining knowledge of firm departments and resources.

Handles various tasks related to monthly billing.

Performs administrative tasks related to timekeeper compliance requirements and professional organizations.

Understands and adheres to best practices within LSS Department, practice groups and firm technology.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

The below job competencies and skills are required for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation position in order to perform the job successfully.

Job Competencies

Provides relevant and timely information in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.

Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.

Possesses excellent judgment, a professional demeanor, and strong work ethic. Uses discretion maintaining confidential information in a trustworthy manner.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Takes ownership of work assignments and projects.

Ability to think proactively, prioritize work, and multitask.

Job Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members, lawyers, clients and other firm departments on a daily basis.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn firm-specific programs and software applications as required.

Ability to perform advanced document formatting, conversions and redlining.

Possesses strong practice area knowledge with the ability to understand legal terminology and documentation.

Project management skills to appropriately to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Solid document production skills, attention to detail, and ability to proofread for accuracy and content of work.

Remains current in technical skills and practice area knowledge by taking offered online courses and attending organized meetings and training.


Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED


Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree or some college coursework strongly preferred.


Minimum Years of Experience

2 years administrative experience in a law firm or professional services organization. May require related practice area experience.


Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices.

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.  

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.


Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Requires regular in-office presence, with some flexibility to work from home upon approval.

Disclaimer  

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process   

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

  

Accommodation  

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

#LI-KZ1

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation is a member of the Legal Support Services (LSS) team. This position provides high quality and efficient legal support services to timekeepers and business professionals within the disputes and transactions verticals. Works collaboratively within a team and with other firm departments to provide a broad range of legal and administrative support, including document production and project management. This position possesses strong practice area knowledge and maintains professional relationships by providing superior service to firm lawyers and clients.

Location

This position is located in our Baltimore office and offers a hybrid work schedule working at least 3 days in the office.


Responsibilities

The Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation supports lawyers and business professionals within the Legal Support Suite and acts a point of contact for lawyers within a practice area vertical.

​Proactively monitors firm delegation tool and accepts and completes incoming assignments. Delegates work appropriately to team members and resources using firm delegation tool. Communicates with team members and lawyers to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

Maintains professional relationships with clients, business contacts, courts, and professional organizations on behalf of the firm and its lawyers.

Creates and edits a variety of documents including agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets, presentations and reports.

Drafts correspondence, e-mails, creates shell/templates of legal documents and facilitates court filings (as required).

Reads, interprets, and prepares legal documents to anticipate and assume responsibility for substantive tasks and projects assigned. Proofreads documents/work products for consistency, content, grammar, and spelling.

Plans, coordinates, and ensures lawyer Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.

Coordinates meetings, assists with agendas and preparation of meeting materials.

Communicates timely and effectively with lawyers and business professionals to ensure seamless support and coverage.

Assist new and existing lawyers and business professionals by maintaining knowledge of firm departments and resources.

Handles various tasks related to monthly billing.

Performs administrative tasks related to timekeeper compliance requirements and professional organizations.

Understands and adheres to best practices within LSS Department, practice groups and firm technology.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

The below job competencies and skills are required for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation position in order to perform the job successfully.

Job Competencies

Provides relevant and timely information in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.

Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.

Possesses excellent judgment, a professional demeanor, and strong work ethic. Uses discretion maintaining confidential information in a trustworthy manner.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Takes ownership of work assignments and projects.

Ability to think proactively, prioritize work, and multitask.

Job Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members, lawyers, clients and other firm departments on a daily basis.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn firm-specific programs and software applications as required.

Ability to perform advanced document formatting, conversions and redlining.

Possesses strong practice area knowledge with the ability to understand legal terminology and documentation.

Project management skills to appropriately to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Solid document production skills, attention to detail, and ability to proofread for accuracy and content of work.

Remains current in technical skills and practice area knowledge by taking offered online courses and attending organized meetings and training.


Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED


Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree or some college coursework strongly preferred.


Minimum Years of Experience

2 years administrative experience in a law firm or professional services organization. May require related practice area experience.


Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices.

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.  

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.


Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Requires regular in-office presence, with some flexibility to work from home upon approval.


Disclaimer  

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process   

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation  

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $35.09 - $45.61 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

#LI-KZ1

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation is a member of the Legal Support Services (LSS) team. This position provides high quality and efficient legal support services to timekeepers and business professionals within the disputes and transactions verticals. Works collaboratively within a team and with other firm departments to provide a broad range of legal and administrative support, including document production and project management. This position possesses strong practice area knowledge and maintains professional relationships by providing superior service to firm lawyers and clients.

Location

This position is located in our ​Chicago office and offers a Hybrid work schedule working at least three days in the office. .

Responsibilities

The Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation supports lawyers and business professionals within the Legal Support Suite and acts a point of contact for lawyers within a practice area vertical.

Proactively monitors firm delegation tool and accepts and completes incoming assignments. Delegates work appropriately to team members and resources using firm delegation tool. Communicates with team members and lawyers to ensure accurate and timely completion of work.

Maintains professional relationships with clients, business contacts, courts, and professional organizations on behalf of the firm and its lawyers.

Creates and edits a variety of documents including agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets, presentations and reports.

Drafts correspondence, e-mails, creates shell/templates of legal documents and facilitates court filings (as required).

Reads, interprets, and prepares legal documents to anticipate and assume responsibility for substantive tasks and projects assigned. Proofreads documents/work products for consistency, content, grammar, and spelling.

Plans, coordinates, and ensures lawyer Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.

Coordinates meetings, assists with agendas and preparation of meeting materials.

Communicates timely and effectively with lawyers and business professionals to ensure seamless support and coverage.

Assist new and existing lawyers and business professionals by maintaining knowledge of firm departments and resources.

Handles various tasks related to monthly billing.

Performs administrative tasks related to timekeeper compliance requirements and professional organizations.

Understands and adheres to best practices within LSS Department, practice groups and firm technology.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

The below job competencies and skills are required for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation position in order to perform the job successfully.

Job Competencies

Provides relevant and timely information in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.

Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.

Possesses excellent judgment, a professional demeanor, and strong work ethic. Uses discretion maintaining confidential information in a trustworthy manner.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Takes ownership of work assignments and projects.

Ability to think proactively, prioritize work, and multitask.

Job Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members, lawyers, clients and other firm departments on a daily basis.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn firm-specific programs and software applications as required.

Ability to perform advanced document formatting, conversions and redlining.

Possesses strong practice area knowledge with the ability to understand legal terminology and documentation.

Project management skills to appropriately to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Solid document production skills, attention to detail, and ability to proofread for accuracy and content of work.

Remains current in technical skills and practice area knowledge by taking offered online courses and attending organized meetings and training.


Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED


Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree or some college coursework strongly preferred.


Minimum Years of Experience

2 years administrative experience in a law firm or professional services organization. May require related practice area experience.


Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices.

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.  

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.


Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Requires regular in-office presence, with some flexibility to work from home upon approval.

Disclaimer  

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process   

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation  

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $36.76 - $47.79 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

#LI-KZ1

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

Supporting multiple lawyers, the Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) proactively filters and attends to the day-to-day functions of a partner's practice so that they can focus on building and maintaining their practice. This role serves as a consultant for the partner, connecting departments, projects, and critical business information to the partner, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective, and serving as a trusted partner to help deliver against the priorities of the practice and clients.

Location

This position is located in our Austin office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Completes and carries out major assignments and a broad variety of tasks in support of the partner's practice.

Exercises judgment and delegates administrative tasks and document work as appropriate to other Legal Support Services team members (Legal Support Assistants and Legal Administrative Assistants) and firm resources. When delegating, maintains responsibility for and tracks all activities/tasks/projects to successful completion. Collaborates with peers to provide team support and coverage.

Performs work that substantively and positively impacts the success of the partner's financial viability with client matters.

Exercises discretion and professional judgment with confidential and sensitive matters.

Plans, coordinates, and ensures attorney Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries.

Works closely and proactively with attorneys to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, preparing materials in advance, and following up appropriately.

Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach, including drafting letters or other correspondence, preparing reports, and other tasks that facilitate partner's ability to effectively build the practice.

Handles extensive direct interaction with clients and outside business contacts.

Prepares agendas, reports, and presentations; composes correspondence that is sometimes confidential.

Develops and maintains professional relationships and ensures teams work together efficiently and effectively, providing clear direction and constructive feedback on projects and assignments.

Coordinates department or practice group meetings. Takes lead in preparing logistics and engaging appropriate parties to ensure a successful meeting.

Participates in practice group and client team meetings, as appropriate. Prepares meeting agendas, reviews meeting materials for accuracy and completeness and distributes to meeting attendees.

Maintains paper and electronic filing systems, helping to ensure compliance with Information Governance policies and procedures.

Oversees billing matters (prebilling tasks including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence, international billing, liaise with biller regarding questions/issues, liaise with collections team); monitors client budgets for reporting purposes.

Desired Skills

Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required. Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with peers, lawyers, clients, business professionals, and various firm departments on a regular basis. Solid organizational skills required to manage multiple high priority projects at one time. Performs a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy. Excellent time management skills necessary and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable and positive attitude. Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good professional judgment.


Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED


Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree


Minimum Years of Experience

5 years professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives.


Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.

Foster positive work relationships.

Comply with all firm policies and practices.

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.


Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Requires regular in-office presence, with some flexibility to work from home upon approval.

Disclaimer  

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process   

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

  

Accommodation  

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

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