Practice Group Analyst

About the role

The Practice Group Analyst supports the financial performance of DLA Piper's practice groups and firm-wide initiatives. They provide support in areas like financial analysis, management reporting, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develops financial reports and summaries, creates 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.
• Conducts thorough research and data collection for assignments, leveraging 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 with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including 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’ experience in financial analysis, marketing, accounting, or similar type of work.