Practice Support Analyst
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Description: Orrick Global Operations Center is at the momment seeking for Practice Support Analyst right now, this occupation will be assigned in West Virginia. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Location: Wheeling, WV or New York
Job#198708
Excellence, integrity, cooperation, indi! vidual respect, enthusiasm and pursuit of improvement. At Orrick, these core values make for a great place to work. Our over 1,000 attorney law firm is committed to providing the highest quality of legal service to advance the welfare of our firm and our clients. With offices throughout the United States, Asia and Europe, Orrick's goal is to become recognized as one of the greatest law firms in the world. This is an exciting time to join Orrick.
Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Practice Support Analyst . This position will be located in our Global Operations Center in Wheeling, WV .
Provides reporting, research and analytical support to the firm’s three Chief Practice Officers (CPOs).
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Finance Department to support the CPOs and firm leadership in the development of financial reports and in the monitoring and analysis of financial performance data.
- Assist Busin! ess Unit Leaders, Practice Group Leaders and CPOs in the execu! tion of strategic initiatives identified in the annual business plans.
- Assist in creating materials for presentations to firm leaders and other lawyers.
- Perform analyses of financial performance data based on partner and CPO requests.
- Develop various ad hoc reports to support new business goals and initiatives.
- Assist in monitoring lawyer productivity, including the preparation of utilization reports and other materials to support the monthly utilization/staffing meetings.
- Assist with analyzing and managing inventory including addressing billing and collections issues that may arise.
- Work with Chief Client Services Officer and the CPOs to identify areas for improvement in the profitability of engagements through better staffing, rates etc.
- Work on special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
- Respond to partner requests for information related to financial and operational matters.
- Assis! t in the collection of data and analysis associated with lateral candidates and in the preparation and drafting of the business case.
- Working knowledge of a professional services firm, law firm background preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred or equivalent work experience, MBA is strongly preferred.
- Excellent project management, prioritization, attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Previous experience in interaction and partnership building with C-level executives and other firm leaders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience working effectively with people at all professional levels in a multi-office environment in order to build working relationships and work as part of a team.
- Proven experience with judgment and decision making.
- A track record of serving as a resourceful, proactive and creative strategist, change age! nt and problem solver with strong analytical, strategic and operational! skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be discreet and treat confidential information appropriately.
- Experience in financial analysis and report writing.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data pertaining to finances, metrics and workflow.
- Ability to compile, review and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data which is varied in content and format.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology, database, presentation and spreadsheet software at an advanced level.
- Ability to adhere to the highest level of accuracy when generating reports and analyzing data.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.
To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Paralegal and Professional Staff list! ing at www.orrick.com/careers/. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter. Submissions without salary expectations may not be considered.
No phone calls please.
AA/EOE
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Orrick Global Operations Center.
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This occupation will be started on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:07:23 GMT
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