Legal Project Management Analyst

(Full-time, Hybrid or Remote)

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Project Management Analyst to assist with the implementation and oversight of various legal project management initiatives in support of client service delivery throughout the Firm, focusing on “people, process, and technology” solutions to enhance our clients’ experience.

The successful candidate will have experience in the implementation of the well-established project management stages for legal work (e.g., scoping/initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing); the ability to create and understand financial reporting; experience coordinating portfolios of work at the client and matter level; the understanding and ability to communicate the levers that affect the profitability of legal work; and the ability to develop strong working relationships and credibility with Firm management, leaders, attorneys, and committees across the Firm.

This position can be performed on a fully remote or hybrid basis from any of the firm’s 38 U.S. offices and reports to the Legal Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the Legal Project Manager to support the Firm’s service delivery to key clients, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with the delivery of work for large client engagements, including allocating resources, tracking progress, and reporting needs and results to partners and firm management.
• Supporting and maintaining internal firm tools for assigned clients, including document collection, document automation, client portfolios, budgeting and tracking against a budget, and other tools as assigned.
• Assisting with the scoping and assignment of legal work and tracking the completion of scheduled tasks on time and within budget.
• Identifying scope variance and working with partners and managers to mitigate impacts on hours and financial performance through matter management and change orders.
• Liaising with partners and clients as assigned to discover client needs and expectations, and performing quality control to ensure those needs are being met.
• Monitoring leverage, staffing, and financial KPIs for assigned clients, developing progress reports, and working with the partners and Legal Project Manager on ways to effectuate needed improvements.
• Interpreting financial information and data for non-financial personnel effectively, and implementing action plans leading to the improvement of efficiency, revenue generation, and profitability.
• Identifying opportunities for improved efficiencies in the delivery of work via technology, processes, and staffing, and working with the Legal Project Manager, partners, and other key stakeholders to implement those changes.
• Spearheading matter setup to ensure day one success, including rates, billing setup and client billing guidelines, EPLI and eBilling platforms, etc.
• Maintain matter status reporting for assigned clients for the internal team, as well as for the client and insurer where applicable.
• Designing and producing reporting as requested that accurately summarizes financial performance, matter status, action items, and other needed KPIs.
• Gaining a strong understanding of fee and billing arrangements for assigned clients, and ensuring an accurate and complete accounting of associated billing, including hourly rate-setting, fixed fees, carve-outs for work outside of the agreed scope, etc.
• Monitoring write-downs and write-offs on client work, investigating root causes, and working with timekeepers to avoid associated revenue loss.
• Working with the Director of Legal Project Management to promote better revenue capture initiatives, including improved time narratives, task codes, and better and more efficient identification of flat-fee, carve-out, or other alternative-fee billing events.
• Partnering with various other departments and business units within the Firm as needed to provide project management support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to delegate, manage resources, and effectively get work done through others.
• Ability to think creatively and to innovate in a fast-paced environment subject to change, new technologies, and market disruptions.
• Ability to glean key points and takeaways from guidelines, agreements, market and industry research, work product, and historical lessons learned in order to create succinct job aids that assist timekeepers in meeting client expectations.
• Highly organized with the ability to effectively manage various projects and prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Must possess superior judgment and discretion and be able to protect and maintain sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to Firm offices and events, as needed.

Education, Experience & Certification Requirements

• An undergraduate degree or paralegal certification required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a law firm, including two years in legal project management, is preferred.
• Previous experience in a large law firm strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working directly with attorneys supporting service delivery.
• Previous experience with law firm billing systems and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated success supporting legal clients in a national, multi-office environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel in order to independently produce quality communications and presentations.

For California Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $45.67 - $48.08. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 15 days of paid time off (which includes sick leave if applicable according to state law), and 10 paid holidays per benefit year.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.