Analyst, Legal Operations

The Analyst Legal Operations is an entry- to early-career role within the Firms global Legal Operations team providing essential operational and analytical support across the Tech Disputes practice and associated client portfolios. Reporting to the Manager Legal Operations this role is focused on delivering accurate timely and well-organized support across matter administration financial tracking data management and process coordination.

The Analyst will develop a strong foundation in legal operations by working closely with the Manager and Senior Manager gaining exposure to multi-jurisdictional matters financial reporting and legal technology. The Analyst will build foundations for developing relationships with internal and external clients be responsive adaptable and professional in meeting requests and explore and understand client needs and expectations.

The Analyst will show self-motivation and drive to develop asking for feedback learning and adapting and will be supported by the Manager and Senior Manager in building their legal operations expertise and career at the Firm.

• In collaboration with the Manager Legal Operations and team leadership support and strengthen the Firms legal operations capabilities and pipeline of work assisting Partners and lawyers in utilizing Legal Ops support on their matters and portfolios.
  
• Operational support and administration:
  • Supporting the execution of standardized workflows and operational procedures across assigned matters under the guidance of the Manager
  • Maintaining matter records tracking key dates milestones and deliverables and escalating issues to the Manager promptly
  • Managing own work and pre-empting the needs of the team to add value in the role
  • Assisting with process mapping documentation and capturing notes during process review sessions
  • Maintaining organized files and operational records in relevant systems and platforms
  • Assisting with testing and implementation of new tools and processes as directed by the Manager
  • Finding new ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of own work and sharing ideas with the Manager
  • Asking for feedback learning and adapting in response to new technologies and ways of working
    
• Financial tracking and reporting:
  • Supporting financial data tracking including tracking fee arrangements updating budget trackers and preparing various financial analysis under the Managers direction
  • Maintaining and updating operational dashboards with current matter data and financial information
  • Compiling data for trend analysis and reporting as directed by the Manager and Senior Manager
  • Assisting with the preparation of budget summaries and portfolio level status reports
  • Maintaining accurate data across legal technology platforms including eBilling systems extranets and collaboration tools systems extranets and collaboration tools
    
• Collaboration and communication:
  • Supporting relationships and adopting a collaborative approach between the Firms legal teams local counsel and clients on matter workstreams
  • Supporting the operational liaison function between legal teams clients and service providers to help ensure effective communication and coordination
  • Supporting coordination across functions such as Pricing LPM Finance Innovation and Practice Solutions Technology and Business Development under the Managers direction to help ensure alignment with client expectations
  • Preparing well-structured grammatically correct written communications and work product
  • Supporting the preparation of presentations on relevant topics to partners and clients
  • Staying current on legal operations trends technologies and best practices
  • Contributing to innovation initiatives to implement practical tools processes and methodologies

• A strong academic record preferred undergraduate degree in relevant field
• Formal project management qualification would be advantageous (e.g. APMQ or PMP) but not essential
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience; recent graduates with demonstrable relevant skills and experience will be considered

Salary Range

$88000 - $143000

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Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees including medical dental and vision insurance life and disability coverage 401(k) retirement savings vacation time and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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