Working closely with the Directors and other Managers in Legal Operations, as well as other functions such as Business Development and Finance, the Specialist works alongside the managers responsible for supporting the management and operations of various Practice/Industry groups. This position supports the wider Legal Operations team across various practice groups with developing and executing operational support to raise the Firm's profitability, value and efficiency. The role requires a combination of skills including financial literacy, legal data analytics, critical thinking, good judgment and general process management.
Responsibilities
* Support preparation of ad hoc, monthly and quarterly reports including PG metrics, utilization, Relative Profitability (RP) and realization reports, financial reviews, and Practice/Industry Group financial summaries.
* Act as a resource for the Legal Ops team and liaise with other Firmwide departments, including Accounting, Client Value, BD, Human Resources, and IT.
* Assist managers with the annual budgeting process, including projecting and allocating expenses and margin and reviewing monthly cost center reports for proper budget allocation.
* Support the Legal Operations team in working alongside the Accounting Department to perform a variety of financial duties such as monitoring A/R and UBT, coordinating billing and collection efforts, analyzing write-offs, monitoring expenses, etc.
* Support Managers in utilizing data warehouses and other databases and search technologies to analyze data and develop expertise, experience and other knowledge systems.
* Provide support to the Legal Operations Directors and other Managers as needed.
* Perform miscellaneous other duties as assigned by leadership.
Key Skills, Attributes And Experience
* Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline preferred but not required.
* Minimum of 2 years relevant business administration in a similar capacity required. Experience in a law firm or other professional services firm preferred.
* Good knowledge of PCs and the Microsoft Office suite, including strong Excel skills and familiarity with data warehouse and other databases.
* Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
* Ability to maintain a client-service focus and mindset.
* Ability to build relationships at all levels.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent writing, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative, support on projects, respond to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently and handle multiple competing priorities.
* Ability to welcome change and embrace the challenges and opportunities therein.
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