Pricing Analyst (Law firm exp required) - DC

Job description

Seeking a full-time Pricing Analyst.

Responsibilities:

* Work directly with attorneys to develop budgets and pricing proposals, including the development of shell budgets, locating sample budgets and other relevant matter experience, and data mining matters.
* Manage the firms knowledge base of pricing and alternative fee proposals.
* Analyze client requirements and outside counsel guidelines.
* Conduct data analysis on existing engagements to help drive understanding of matter/client realization.
* Fully develop scenarios and models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals, and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands, including alternative fee arrangements.
* Assist in developing pricing databases and pre-populated budget templates to improve the firms ability to develop accurate budgets, including performing data analysis and research on historical matters to determine cost ranges.

Requirements

* Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience;
* 5+ years of related experience in a law firm or professional services firm (preferred);
* 2+ years experience with pricing of professional services preferred,
* Advanced financial analysis skills including the ability to prepare concise reports to assist firm management in assessing the effectiveness and financial impact of pricing proposals;
* Advanced knowledge of mathematical and basic statistical concepts, including fractions, percentages, and ratios and apply this knowledge to large volumes of data to reach meaningful conclusions;
* Advanced organizational skills, including the ability to maintain and track large volumes of data, prioritize workload, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and ability to be flexible and adapt to change;
* Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys and firm professional staff of all levels;
* Strong technical skills including a high/expert level of proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;