Mayer Brown · 2 hours ago
Analyst II: Legal Project Management
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $118K/yrMayer Brown is an international law firm that represents major corporations and financial institutions in complex transactions and disputes. The Legal Project Management Analyst will support legal project managers by focusing on data collection, reporting, and budget monitoring for legal matters.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Works with the appropriate support staff to ensure the attachment of phase and task code sets (matter plans) for matters based on the agreed-upon fee arrangements and the structure developed by the lead analysts and project managers
Enters matter budgets into Umbria, the Firm's matter management/budgeting tool
Provides routine and ongoing monitoring of matters’ fees against their budgets
Liaises with the Firm’s billing team when needed to ensure proper billing of fee arrangements
Updates budgets as needed
Assists lawyers with the entry of matter budgets into Umbria
Provides functional, front-line technical and administrative support to the lawyers with regard to their use of Umbria
Resolves basic issues and coordinates with the appropriate internal parties and/or the vendor to resolve more complicated issues
Prepares recurring reports and budget alerts and maintains a database to track those reports
Utilizes the Firm’s various databases to collect relevant data in response to requests from lawyers, project managers, analysts, and other internal stakeholders
Prepares basic analysis with regard to data and prepares reports re same for the appropriate internal stakeholders
Presents data analysis when appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related area. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Prior experience working in a professional-services setting required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with particular emphasis on Excel, required
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm as well as clients and outside vendors
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm and its partners
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Possesses strong customer service skills and the ability to anticipate the needs of internal stakeholders, and exercise independent judgment in the delivery of that service
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Law firm or in-house legal experience preferred
Exposure to basic project management methodologies preferred
Experience working remotely, or with remote stakeholders, preferred
Familiarity with and ability to modify and execute simple SQL queries preferred
Experience with Prosperoware's Umbria Matter Management System is preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan
Back-up childcare and eldercare
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Company
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in key business centers across the Americas, Asia and Europe.
Founded in 1863
1001-5000 employees
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Partner
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