Practice Group Analyst

Summary

The Practice Group Analyst collaborates with strategic initiatives to support the financial performance of the firm and its practice groups. Responsibilities include financial analysis, management reporting, and project coordination.

Reston, VA office. Hybrid work schedule.

• Provide technical expertise in developing financial reports and summaries, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and analysis, and preparing presentations.
• Create reports and analyses highlighting financial performance related to budgets, production, fees, and revenue.
• Analyze and communicate with internal stakeholders and international colleagues on financial topics, including current state and forecast at the matter and client level.
• Conduct thorough research and data collection to fulfill assignments using firm tools and databases.
• Coordinate projects and implement best practices in project management.
• Compile and analyze progress reports and follow up with lawyers on matter plans requiring modification or client communication.
• Work on special projects supporting the firm’s strategic initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills; proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and execute deliverables. Commitment to excellence and performing at the highest level consistently. Strong work ethic, flexible, dependable, positive attitude, discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment. Problem‑solving, planning, and organizational skills. Innovative, strategic thinker. Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including vLookup and Pivot Table. Preferred experience with Power

BI, and previous experience in a law firm or professional services firm. Proficient in summarizing and deriving answers from large data sets.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field.

3 years of experience in financial analysis, marketing, accounting, or similar work.

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Meet deadlines, expectations, and perform required duties.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activity as required.
• Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Mostly sitting; walking and standing only occasionally.

Hybrid work arrangement may involve remote and in‑office work, determined with manager.

The job description is concise and may be modified at the firm’s discretion. It does not alter at‑will employment.

Apply directly online.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Contact  for requests.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.