Analyst, Legal Project Management

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Pricing & Legal Project Management team supports the firm’s attorneys with full spectrum strategic financial and commercial insights, including: creation and management of alternative fee arrangements, development of pricing strategies, and application of creative approaches to important business problems that impact client acquisition and retention. These objectives enhance operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and firm profitability. The team supports a broad range of practice areas across all departments and offices by delivering strategic advice, leveraging advanced project management principles, and integrating technology solutions to maintain and advance the firm’s premier market position.

The Legal Project Management (LPM) team delivers data insights and process improvements that support both legal practitioners and business services. The Analyst, Legal Project Management will play a crucial role in advancing our LPM services, both maintaining our existing matter management solutions and supporting the design and implementation of large-scale strategic initiatives. This position calls for a dynamic, data-driven, process-oriented individual who is eager to partner with professionals across the organization and deliver measurable ROI.

This position is available as fully remote.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Elevate usage of matter management tools to facilitate financial analytics and real-time budget monitoring for attorneys.
• Apply data to drive process improvements, uncover efficiencies, and inform decision-making across legal practices and business services.
• Maintain and enhance alert systems to ensure attorneys are proactively informed about financial performance.
• Analyze historical matter data to support accurate fee estimates and streamlined pricing strategies, collaborating closely with the Pricing team.
• Explore and integrate technology solutions into attorney workflows in support of firm competitiveness.
• Partner with the Pricing and Finance teams to develop improved team infrastructure (workflows, checklists, knowledge repositories, etc.) to streamline and mature the LPM and Pricing functions.
• Generate and present data analyses to showcase matter performance and trends.
• Support team awareness of practice technology and LPM trends across the industry.
• Assist with pricing requests and other team deliverables as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for candidates with backgrounds in business, economics, law, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, financial analysis, or a related role within a professional services setting. 1-3 years of legal industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in data analysis and modeling, proficiency in Excel, and experience with visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI) preferred.
• Experience with SQL and legal billing systems (e.g., Aderant) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to produce professional, client-ready communications and reports.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to project demands.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:San Francisco and Silicon Valley: $102,000 - $138,000 per yearAustin, Boston, Boulder, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Wilmington: $91,800 - $124,200 per yearSalt Lake City and all other locations: $81,600 - $110,400 per year

The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).