Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Legal Project Analyst
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
Overview
We are seeking a talented
Legal Project Analyst
to join
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP . The role works with attorneys, paralegals, and legal practice assistants to coordinate and improve the firm’s administrative and legal processes for the largest and most complex client relationships. The position supports reporting, knowledge management, and oversight of billing and collections for top clients, and collaborates with administrative departments to develop and implement procedures that improve efficiency and profitability. It also supports the Legal Project Management team’s mission to help partners focus on delivering legal work more effectively.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct analysis to identify issues and work with the Legal Project Manager to streamline and improve the firm’s legal team processes and gain efficiencies.
Support implementing the firm’s outside counsel guideline compliance function/technology.
Review time entries and bills to ensure compliance with outside counsel guidelines.
Implement process improvements for the legal team related to time entry, reporting, billing, and client compliance.
Support the implementation, use, and development of LPM best practices, tools, and software.
Liaise with other business services teams (Pricing/Finance/IT/Marketing/Business Development/Litigation Support) and vendors to support partners and their clients/matters.
Develop a strong understanding of identified legal terms, including matter timelines and processes, to assist in reviewing and highlighting issues that need Attorney attention.
Develop processes to highlight and address issues quickly; create repeatable documentation that can be applied across legal teams as required.
Provide requested financial data and analysis.
Seek opportunities to improve the Legal Project Management function at the firm.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion regarding sensitive and confidential matters.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision, collaborating across administrative departments and practice groups in all offices.
Service mindset with initiative, critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource mobilization.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and gain the trust of attorneys and professional staff.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially regarding time entry.
Understanding of business processes and ability to identify areas for improvement to implement best practices.
Motivated self-starter capable of succeeding in a high-performance, fast-moving environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables) and ability to learn and use additional technology quickly.
Flexibility and a positive attitude.
Interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with outside entities and internal departments.
Ability to adapt to changing client requirements.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, legal field, or Paralegal Certification; or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the job.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a paralegal, legal practice assistant, or legal secretary.
The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect regarding Covid-19.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.
Compensation Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
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Legal Project Analyst
to join
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP . The role works with attorneys, paralegals, and legal practice assistants to coordinate and improve the firm’s administrative and legal processes for the largest and most complex client relationships. The position supports reporting, knowledge management, and oversight of billing and collections for top clients, and collaborates with administrative departments to develop and implement procedures that improve efficiency and profitability. It also supports the Legal Project Management team’s mission to help partners focus on delivering legal work more effectively.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct analysis to identify issues and work with the Legal Project Manager to streamline and improve the firm’s legal team processes and gain efficiencies.
Support implementing the firm’s outside counsel guideline compliance function/technology.
Review time entries and bills to ensure compliance with outside counsel guidelines.
Implement process improvements for the legal team related to time entry, reporting, billing, and client compliance.
Support the implementation, use, and development of LPM best practices, tools, and software.
Liaise with other business services teams (Pricing/Finance/IT/Marketing/Business Development/Litigation Support) and vendors to support partners and their clients/matters.
Develop a strong understanding of identified legal terms, including matter timelines and processes, to assist in reviewing and highlighting issues that need Attorney attention.
Develop processes to highlight and address issues quickly; create repeatable documentation that can be applied across legal teams as required.
Provide requested financial data and analysis.
Seek opportunities to improve the Legal Project Management function at the firm.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion regarding sensitive and confidential matters.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision, collaborating across administrative departments and practice groups in all offices.
Service mindset with initiative, critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource mobilization.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and gain the trust of attorneys and professional staff.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially regarding time entry.
Understanding of business processes and ability to identify areas for improvement to implement best practices.
Motivated self-starter capable of succeeding in a high-performance, fast-moving environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables) and ability to learn and use additional technology quickly.
Flexibility and a positive attitude.
Interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with outside entities and internal departments.
Ability to adapt to changing client requirements.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, legal field, or Paralegal Certification; or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the job.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a paralegal, legal practice assistant, or legal secretary.
The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect regarding Covid-19.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.
Compensation Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice
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