Practice Group Analyst

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Summary

The Practice Group Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, provides support to maximize results and increase the financial performance of the firm and its practice groups in particular. Provides a variety of duties working closely in the areas of financial analysis, management reporting, and project coordination. Supports the firm’s Practice Group Directors in their oversight of the firm’s critical business processes. Manages multiple projects and initiatives as needed.

Location

This position can sit in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule. 
 
Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise in developing financial reports and summaries, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and analysis, and preparing presentations.

• Creates reports and analyses that highlight the financial performance of the practice group related to budgets, production, fees and revenue.

• Analyzes and communicates with both internal stakeholders (attorneys, other staff departments) and international colleagues as needed on a variety of financial topics to include current state and forecasted financial activity at the matter and client level.

• Conduct thorough research and data collection to fulfill assignments leveraging firm tools and databases and internal points of contact.

• Coordinates projects and implements best practices in project management.

• Compiles and analyzes progress reports and/or follows-up with lawyers on matter plans that require modification or communication with clients.

• Works on special projects in support of the Firm’s strategic initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.
   

Desired Skills   

Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills; proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and execute deliverables. Commitment to excellence and performs at the highest level possible on a consistent basis. Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment; performs additional duties as assigned. Demonstrates strong work ethics and a flexible, dependable, and positive attitude. Uses discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment to handle practice group, client, and firm leadership matters. Must have strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Must be an innovative and strategic thinker. Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must have ability to self-direct and build collaborative relationships across the firm. Solid analytical skills required along with exceptional attention to detail.

Advanced proficiency needed in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to include demonstrated experience using vLookup and PivotTable functions. Preferred experience with PowerBI, and previous experience in a law firm or other professional services firm. Proficient in summarizing and deriving answers from large data sets. 

Minimum Education            

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related field.
   

Minimum Years of Experience  

• 2 years’ experience in financial analysis, marketing, accounting, or similar type of work.

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