Practice Group Analyst, Operational Management

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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.

This position can sit in our Chicago or Austin office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• 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.

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related field.

• 2 years’ experience in similar type work.

• 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…