Practice Analyst

It’s more than what you do: it’s how you do it. That’s why O’Melveny is counsel of choice to an ever-expanding list of market leaders. Opportunity at O’Melveny means working alongside dynamic and team-oriented colleagues on evolving legal and business issues and opportunities for prominent clients around the world. It’s a place to build a rewarding career by tackling new challenges; being appreciated, included, and supported; and creating lasting connections.

With approximately 850 lawyers on three continents, more than 80 practice and industry service areas, and strong cultural ties to its 17 locations, O’Melveny is a global law firm with a local feel. At our core, you’ll find a dedication to excellence, a drive to lead and innovate, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.

So, tell us. What do you want to achieve? Visit us at www.omm.com; learn more in our firm at-a-glance; and find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

O’Melveny has an immediate opening for a Practice Analyst in any of our East Coast or Southern California offices. This application is for our Newport Beach office.

The Practice Analyst will play a key role in supporting the strategic and operational objectives of the firm's legal project management efforts. This position supports the Practice Managers in ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services through budget management, Outside Counsel Guideline (OCGs) compliance, pricing, and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). Additionally, the Practice Analyst will support strategic initiatives and handle day-to-day tasks involved with supporting the firm’s Litigation and Corporate Departments.

The salary range in CA/NYC/DC for this role is $85,000 - $105,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Track performance against budgets, including weekly client reporting on changes in scope, accruals, and other performance metrics.
Assist in the preparation of work plans and evaluate resources for matter teams.
Create financial reports for matters teams relating to attorney utilization, client and matter profitability.
Monitor progress against economic targets and goals, initiating follow-up as needed.
Analyze client performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
Assess the profitability of both traditional hourly and alternative fee arrangements.
Perform ad hoc projects and analyses as directed by the Practice Managers.
Support the strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations of the Litigation and Corporate Departments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Possess excellent analytic and problem solving skills, with the ability to think on his/her feet in a fast paced environment, anticipate requirements, and consistently deliver exceptional customer service;
Have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with Finance, Pricing/Strategic Analytics, and Client Development;
Have excellent project management skills;
Be organized, able to multi-task, manage time well, and work independently;
Exhibit superior attention to detail and pride in high quality deliverables;
Enjoy working in a fast-paced team and be motivated to continually learn and improve results;
Have excellent experience with Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word and Outlook, experience with databases a plus;
Have 5 years of experience in practice management, financial analysis, or similar discipline, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment; and
Hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.  For more information, or to be considered for this position, please apply online at www.omm.com.  Response will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications.  EOE M/F/D/V.   No phone inquiries please.