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Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.\nSummary\nThe Practice Group Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, provides support to maximize results and increase the operational effectiveness of the firm and its practice groups in particular. Provides a variety of duties in the areas of management reporting, project coordination, and implementation of practice group initiatives. Supports the firm's Practice Group Directors in their oversight of the firm's critical business processes. Manages multiple projects and initiatives as needed.\nLocation\nThis position can sit in our Chicago or Austin office and offers a hybrid work schedule.\nResponsibilities\nAnalysis & Business Reporting\nReports and summaries, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and analysis, and preparing presentations.\n\nCreates reports and analyses that highlight the performance of the practice group related to budgets, production, fees and revenue.\n\nAnalyzes and communicates with both internal stakeholders (attorneys, other staff departments) and international colleagues as needed on a variety of topics to include at the matter and client level.\n\nConduct thorough research and data collection to fulfill assignments leveraging firm tools and databases and internal points of contact.\n\nCoordinates projects and implements best practices in project management.\n\nCompiles and analyzes progress reports and/or follows-up with lawyers on matter plans that require modification or communication with clients.\n\nWorks on special projects in support of the Firm’s strategic initiatives.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nOperations & Coordination\nCoordinate practice group meetings, retreats, and operational activities.\n\nPrepare agendas, meeting materials, action item trackers, and follow-up communications.\n\nSupport implementation and monitoring of practice group initiatives and strategic priorities.\n\nFacilitate communication and collaboration among attorneys, business professionals, and practice group leadership.\n\nMaintain departmental resources, documentation, SharePoint sites, and workflow tools.\n\nAssist with workload tracking, staffing coordination, and resource planning efforts.\n\nSupport process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency across the practice group.\n\nDesired Skills\nExcellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills; proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and execute deliverables. Commitment to excellence and performs at the highest level possible on a consistent basis. Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment; performs additional duties as assigned. Demonstrates strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable, and positive attitude. Uses discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment to handle practice group, client, and firm leadership matters. Must have strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Must be an innovative and strategic thinker. Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must have ability to self-direct and build collaborative relationship across the firm. Solid analytical skills required along with exceptional attention to detail.\nAdvanced proficiency needed in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Preferred experience with PowerBI, and previous experience in a law firm or other professional services firm. Proficient in summarizing and deriving answers from large data sets.\nMinimum Education\nBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related field.\n\nMinimum Years of Experience\n2 years’ experience in similar type work.\n\nEssential Job Expectations\nAll DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:\nCommunicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.\n\nProduce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.\n\nMeet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.\n\nComply with firm policies and procedures.\n\nMaintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.\n\nPhysical Demands\nSedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.\nWork Environment\nThe individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.\nDisclaimer\nThe purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.\nApplication Process\nInterested candidates must apply directly online. Application materials sent via email will not be accepted.\nAccommodation\nReasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests, please contact .\nAgency applications will not be considered.\nNo immigration sponsorship is available for this position.\nThis job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.\nWe are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.\nThe firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $88,383 - $117,111 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.\nThe compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).\nApplicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.\n#LI-MK1\n#LI-Hybrid\nDLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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