Latham & Watkins LLP
Legal Project Management Analyst
Latham & Watkins LLP, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.About the Role
The Legal Project Management (LPM) Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance department. As a member of the LPM team, you will be responsible for providing financial analytics and support related to project and matter management support for the firm, its clients, and its attorneys, while working in a team environment to complete ad-hoc analyses, automated reporting, and special projects related to matter management. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:Utilizing analytical skills and knowledge of business, economics, and finance to complete complex and routine requests, including client fee monitoring and budget tracking.Accessing financial systems and business intelligence tools to obtain data, and build value-add analytics related to client financial performance, while delivering meaningful insights for management and attorneys.Coordinating with attorneys and support staff to develop advanced analytics and automated reports related to fee monitoring.Accurately interpreting requests to address matter management issues and facilitate the appropriate support.Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.We’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate a high level of communication skills and intellectual curiosity to succeed in a fast-paced environment.Exhibit proficiency in Business Objects or another Business Intelligence Platform.Possess excellent organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.And have:A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.A minimum of two (2) years of experience.Related analytical experience in finance, accounting, or project management, preferably.Experience responding to ad-hoc requests, developing analysis, and producing reports, preferably.Prior experience managing costs, fees, and budgets, preferably.Previous experience in a customer-focused position, preferably.Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insurance.A generous 401k plan.At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure.Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more).Professional Development programs.Employee discounts.And more!Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
#LI-JG2 #MidSeniorPay Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
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Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.About the Role
The Legal Project Management (LPM) Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance department. As a member of the LPM team, you will be responsible for providing financial analytics and support related to project and matter management support for the firm, its clients, and its attorneys, while working in a team environment to complete ad-hoc analyses, automated reporting, and special projects related to matter management. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:Utilizing analytical skills and knowledge of business, economics, and finance to complete complex and routine requests, including client fee monitoring and budget tracking.Accessing financial systems and business intelligence tools to obtain data, and build value-add analytics related to client financial performance, while delivering meaningful insights for management and attorneys.Coordinating with attorneys and support staff to develop advanced analytics and automated reports related to fee monitoring.Accurately interpreting requests to address matter management issues and facilitate the appropriate support.Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.We’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate a high level of communication skills and intellectual curiosity to succeed in a fast-paced environment.Exhibit proficiency in Business Objects or another Business Intelligence Platform.Possess excellent organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.And have:A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.A minimum of two (2) years of experience.Related analytical experience in finance, accounting, or project management, preferably.Experience responding to ad-hoc requests, developing analysis, and producing reports, preferably.Prior experience managing costs, fees, and budgets, preferably.Previous experience in a customer-focused position, preferably.Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insurance.A generous 401k plan.At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure.Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more).Professional Development programs.Employee discounts.And more!Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
#LI-JG2 #MidSeniorPay Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
#J-18808-Ljbffr