Practice Group Analyst, Operational Management

About this role

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive.  Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm.  Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.  Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary The Practice Group Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives , provides support to maximize results and increase the operational effectiveness of the firm and its practice groups in particular. Provides a variety of duties in the areas of management reporting, project coordination, and implementation of practice group initiatives. Supports the firm's Practice Group Directors in their oversight of the firm's critical business processes. Manages multiple projects and initiatives as needed.

Location This position can sit in our Chicago or Austin office and offers a hybrid work schedule.   Responsibilities • Analysis & Business Reporting • Reports and summaries, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and analysis, and preparing presentations.

• Creates reports and analyses that highlight the performance of the practice group related to budgets, production, fees and revenue.

• Analyzes and communicates with both internal stakeholders (attorneys, other staff departments) and international colleagues as needed on a variety of topics to include at the matter and client level.

• Conduct thorough research and data collection to fulfill assignments leveraging firm tools and databases and internal points of contact.

• Coordinates projects and implements best practices in project management.

• Compiles and analyzes progress reports and/or follows-up with lawyers on matter plans that require modification or communication with clients.

• Works on special projects in support of the Firm’s strategic initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.  

• Operations & Coordination • Coordinate practice group meetings, retreats, and operational activities.

• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, action item trackers, and follow-up communications.

• Support implementation and monitoring of practice group initiatives and strategic priorities.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among attorneys, business professionals, and practice group leadership.

• Maintain departmental resources, documentation, SharePoint sites, and workflow tools.

• Assist with workload tracking, staffing coordination, and resource planning efforts.

• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency across the practice group.  

Desired Skills     Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills; proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and execute deliverables. Commitment to excellence and performs at the highest level possible on a consistent basis. Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment; performs additional duties as assigned. Demonstrates strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable, and positive attitude. Uses discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment to handle practice group, client, and firm leadership matters. Must have strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Must be an innovative and strategic thinker. Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must have ability to self-direct and build collaborative relationship across the firm. Solid analytical skills required along with exceptional attention to detail.

Advanced proficiency needed in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Preferred experience with PowerBI, and previous experience in a law firm or other professional services firm. Proficient in summarizing and deriving answers from large data sets.   Minimum Education              • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related field.  

Minimum Years of Experience   • 2 years’ experience in similar type work.  

Essential Job Expectations All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:   • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.

• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.

• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.

• Comply with firm policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.  

Physical Demands Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.   Work Environment    The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.   Disclaimer    The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.   Application Process     Interested candidates must apply directly online. Application materials sent via email will not be accepted.   Accommodation    Reasonable accommodations may be m

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