Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Overview
The Legal Project Analyst will work directly with attorneys, paralegals, and legal practice assistants to effectively manage and coordinate the firm’s administrative and legal processes for its largest and most complex client relationships. The role supports reporting, knowledge management, oversight of billing and collections for top clients, and works with administrative departments and attorney teams to develop and implement procedures to improve the firm’s processes and profitability. The position also supports the Legal Project Management team’s mission to help partners engage in their legal work more effectively. Base pay
Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Conduct analysis to help identify issues, working with the Legal Project Manager to guide client teams in streamlining and improving the firm’s legal processes to 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 tasks 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 and vendors to support partners and their clients/matters. Develop 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 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 in teams with limited supervision; collaborate across administrative departments and practice groups in all offices. Service mindset, initiative, critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource coordination. Ability to build and maintain strong attorney and staff relationships and gain trust. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and attention to detail, even under pressure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly regarding time entry. Understanding of business processes and ability to identify areas for process improvement and best practices. Motivated self-starter in a high-performance, fast-moving environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables); ability to learn and utilize additional technology solutions quickly. Flexibility, positive attitude, and adaptability to client requirements. Interpersonal communication skills for interactions with outside entities and internal departments. 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 of experience as a paralegal, legal practice assistant, or legal secretary. Additional information
The firm will comply with applicable city or state workplace mandates regarding Covid-19. 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 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, or any other classification protected by law. Compensation
Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience. Additional
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice
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The Legal Project Analyst will work directly with attorneys, paralegals, and legal practice assistants to effectively manage and coordinate the firm’s administrative and legal processes for its largest and most complex client relationships. The role supports reporting, knowledge management, oversight of billing and collections for top clients, and works with administrative departments and attorney teams to develop and implement procedures to improve the firm’s processes and profitability. The position also supports the Legal Project Management team’s mission to help partners engage in their legal work more effectively. Base pay
Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Conduct analysis to help identify issues, working with the Legal Project Manager to guide client teams in streamlining and improving the firm’s legal processes to 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 tasks 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 and vendors to support partners and their clients/matters. Develop 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 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 in teams with limited supervision; collaborate across administrative departments and practice groups in all offices. Service mindset, initiative, critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource coordination. Ability to build and maintain strong attorney and staff relationships and gain trust. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and attention to detail, even under pressure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly regarding time entry. Understanding of business processes and ability to identify areas for process improvement and best practices. Motivated self-starter in a high-performance, fast-moving environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables); ability to learn and utilize additional technology solutions quickly. Flexibility, positive attitude, and adaptability to client requirements. Interpersonal communication skills for interactions with outside entities and internal departments. 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 of experience as a paralegal, legal practice assistant, or legal secretary. Additional information
The firm will comply with applicable city or state workplace mandates regarding Covid-19. 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 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, or any other classification protected by law. Compensation
Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience. Additional
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice
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