Blank Rome
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$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Blank Rome LLP About Us
About Us Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and nearly 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Romes culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry. Job Overview
The Legal Project Management Specialist LPM Specialist is a key contributor in the Innovation and Value Department, creating, tracking, and reporting on alternative fee arrangements and matter budget progress. The LPM Specialist will collaborate with the Client Value and Client Solutions teams, client relationship attorneys and other attorneys to ensure that matter budgets align with firm expectations, provide timely status and tracking analyses and recommendations if arrangements exceed agreed upon scope. The LPM Specialist supports the firms matter management tool stack and serves as the day-to-day lead of the firms budget management tool. In collaboration with Legal Project Manager(s) and the Senior Practice Innovation and Client Solutions Manager, the LPM Specialist develops best practices and evaluates new solutions to enhance the firms matter and budget management capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to build expertise in legal project management tools while contributing directly to client satisfaction and firm profitability through insightful data analysis and thoughtful budget development. This role has a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of our Washington, DC office. In this role, you will report to the Legal Project Manager. Essential Functions
Collaborate with the Client Value and Client Solutions team and attorneys to scope, analyze comparable data and develop compelling client budget proposals. Lead implementation of approved budgets into the firms budget management application; serving as the subject matter expert on the dashboard and managing implementation of new features and updates. Utilize the firms financial alerting system to establish budget alerts for matters, consulting with the Legal Project Manager as needed to escalate budget issues. Collaborate with attorneys to track legal budgets including, but not limited to tracking actions, staffing, timelines, deliverables, assumptions, and escalating activities when there are material changes in scope or status. Learn and apply knowledge of legal project management tools and systems (e.g., Clocktimizer, Iridium, BigHand). Work with the Legal Project Manager, attorneys, and clients to define requirements and develop custom budget reporting for external client portals. Prepare and manage financial and client status reports, as required. Collaborate to automate the firms legal project management workflow and task/phase code groupings, including the creation of dashboards to create and update matter budgets, view matter status reports, and search historical data for future matter planning. Assist in the development and proliferation of best practices, tools, budget templates, and reference materials across the firms client portfolio. Support effective communication strategies on projects/matters that foster a collaborative approach between project workstreams including between our lawyers and our clients. Support post project review and post-mortem assessments and recommend process improvements as appropriate. Build relationships and foster a collaborative approach when working with clients and across all departments. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements. The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Skills/Qualifications
2+ years of experience in positions requiring strong project and budget management skills. Law firm or professional service organization experience is required. Client facing experience is a plus. Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, management, or other related business function. Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel skills (including use of vertical and horizontal lookups, macros, pivot tables and modeling) and a high level of proficiency in Word and PowerPoint required. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Experience in using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau or Power BI) is strongly desired. Proficient with pivot tables and data cubes, and an understanding of relational databases. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually). Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy is extremely critical. Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service focus. Ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information. Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills. Demonstrated energetic and enthusiastic team player. Promote positive work habits, including effective and prompt communication, teamwork, and demonstrating respect for colleagues. Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients. Take proper initiative and ownership of job responsibilities while ensuring the assignments/job duties are performed successfully and on time. Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values. Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours. Ability to sit for long periods of time, type, and handle light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.) in a professional office environment. Comply with safe work practices including compliance with the firms COVID-19 policies and safety measures. Compensation
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. Actual salaries will depend on a candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of Blank Romes total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs. EEO Statement
Blank Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Our core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in our ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff who enable us to best serve our clients and our communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Blank Rome LLP About Us
About Us Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and nearly 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Romes culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry. Job Overview
The Legal Project Management Specialist LPM Specialist is a key contributor in the Innovation and Value Department, creating, tracking, and reporting on alternative fee arrangements and matter budget progress. The LPM Specialist will collaborate with the Client Value and Client Solutions teams, client relationship attorneys and other attorneys to ensure that matter budgets align with firm expectations, provide timely status and tracking analyses and recommendations if arrangements exceed agreed upon scope. The LPM Specialist supports the firms matter management tool stack and serves as the day-to-day lead of the firms budget management tool. In collaboration with Legal Project Manager(s) and the Senior Practice Innovation and Client Solutions Manager, the LPM Specialist develops best practices and evaluates new solutions to enhance the firms matter and budget management capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to build expertise in legal project management tools while contributing directly to client satisfaction and firm profitability through insightful data analysis and thoughtful budget development. This role has a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of our Washington, DC office. In this role, you will report to the Legal Project Manager. Essential Functions
Collaborate with the Client Value and Client Solutions team and attorneys to scope, analyze comparable data and develop compelling client budget proposals. Lead implementation of approved budgets into the firms budget management application; serving as the subject matter expert on the dashboard and managing implementation of new features and updates. Utilize the firms financial alerting system to establish budget alerts for matters, consulting with the Legal Project Manager as needed to escalate budget issues. Collaborate with attorneys to track legal budgets including, but not limited to tracking actions, staffing, timelines, deliverables, assumptions, and escalating activities when there are material changes in scope or status. Learn and apply knowledge of legal project management tools and systems (e.g., Clocktimizer, Iridium, BigHand). Work with the Legal Project Manager, attorneys, and clients to define requirements and develop custom budget reporting for external client portals. Prepare and manage financial and client status reports, as required. Collaborate to automate the firms legal project management workflow and task/phase code groupings, including the creation of dashboards to create and update matter budgets, view matter status reports, and search historical data for future matter planning. Assist in the development and proliferation of best practices, tools, budget templates, and reference materials across the firms client portfolio. Support effective communication strategies on projects/matters that foster a collaborative approach between project workstreams including between our lawyers and our clients. Support post project review and post-mortem assessments and recommend process improvements as appropriate. Build relationships and foster a collaborative approach when working with clients and across all departments. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements. The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Skills/Qualifications
2+ years of experience in positions requiring strong project and budget management skills. Law firm or professional service organization experience is required. Client facing experience is a plus. Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, management, or other related business function. Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel skills (including use of vertical and horizontal lookups, macros, pivot tables and modeling) and a high level of proficiency in Word and PowerPoint required. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Experience in using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau or Power BI) is strongly desired. Proficient with pivot tables and data cubes, and an understanding of relational databases. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually). Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy is extremely critical. Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service focus. Ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information. Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills. Demonstrated energetic and enthusiastic team player. Promote positive work habits, including effective and prompt communication, teamwork, and demonstrating respect for colleagues. Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients. Take proper initiative and ownership of job responsibilities while ensuring the assignments/job duties are performed successfully and on time. Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values. Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours. Ability to sit for long periods of time, type, and handle light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.) in a professional office environment. Comply with safe work practices including compliance with the firms COVID-19 policies and safety measures. Compensation
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. Actual salaries will depend on a candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of Blank Romes total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability. In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs. EEO Statement
Blank Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Our core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in our ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff who enable us to best serve our clients and our communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr