Practice Group Analyst

About the role

The Practice Group Analyst supports the financial performance of DLA Piper's practice groups, providing technical expertise in financial analysis, management reporting, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develops financial reports and summaries, creates and maintains spreadsheets and analysis, and prepares presentations.
• Creates reports and analyses highlighting the financial performance of the practice group related to budgets, production, fees, and revenue.
• Analyzes and communicates with internal stakeholders and international colleagues on various financial topics, including current state and forecasted financial activity at the matter and client level.
• Conducts thorough research and data collection to fulfill assignments using firm tools and databases and internal contacts.
• Collaborates on projects and implements best practices in project management.
• Compiles and analyzes progress reports and follows up with lawyers on matter plans requiring modifications or client communications.
• Supports the firm’s strategic initiatives on special projects.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and execute deliverables.
• Commitment to excellence and performing at the highest level consistently.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong work ethics and a flexible, dependable, and positive attitude.
• Uses discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment when handling practice group, client, and firm leadership matters.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Innovative and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and builds collaborative relationships across the firm.
• Solid analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including experience with vLookup and PivotTable functions.
• Preferred experience with PowerBI and previous experience in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Proficient in summarizing and deriving answers from large data sets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial analysis, marketing, accounting, or similar type of work.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and execute deliverables.
• Commitment to excellence and performing at the highest level consistently.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong work ethics and a flexible, dependable, and positive attitude.
• Uses discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment when handling practice group, client, and firm leadership matters.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Innovative and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and builds collaborative relationships across the firm.
• Solid analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including experience with vLookup and PivotTable functions.
• Preferred experience with PowerBI and previous experience in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Proficient in summarizing and deriving answers from large data sets.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

Pay

$71,743 - $114,074 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.