Dorsey & Whitney LLP Looking for Pricing Analyst (Minneapolis, Salt Lake City or Denver) at Minneapolis, MN  Full Time

In this role, you will:

– Serve as a member of the Firm’s pricing council; review and provide feedback on pricing proposals.
– Assist in the development and implementation of economic models, including consistent pricing and costing methodologies, to assess the profitability of business proposals.
– Audit newly opened matters to ensure AFAs, rates, and other matter characteristics are established correctly in accounting information systems.
– Perform data analysis in support of Legal Project Management (“LPM”) group initiatives, utilizing Hyperion and Excel.
– Generate and audit various financial reports utilizing firm’s Cael LPM software, including: matter planning reports, budget to actuals reports, task progress reports and ad hoc reports.
– Research matter background and demographic information to complete matter/project initiation summaries, for use by LPM group during matter initiation phase.
– Maintain repository of LPM group’s portfolio of matters. Document matter demographics, statuses and issues in coordination with Legal Project Managers.
– Monitor financial progress of matters and perform matter management tasks as directed. Assist with ad-hoc requests for LPM services.
– Design and disseminate matter outcome surveys after matter completion. Maintain repository of matter outcome data for use in data analytics and budget modeling.
– Identify recommendations for and implement process improvements related to all phases of matter lifecycles.
– Support and execute long-term strategic LPM projects, including the creation of technical documents and surveys, analysis of LPM performance and ongoing best practices development.
– May perform other duties as required.

What we’re looking for:

– Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
– Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate with attorneys and staff in both written and verbal form.
– Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills. Strong attention to detail required.
– Self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and procedures and complete them within time constraints with minimal supervision.
– Knowledge of and experience with various financial concepts and spreadsheet applications including Microsoft Excel.
– Understanding of information systems, accounting, finance, and business principles.

Preferred:

– Previous project management experience.
– Exposure to SQL and/or relational databases.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 550 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare; and technology.

Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

– Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
– Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
– 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
– Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
– Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5187.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Colorado only is an annual salary of $73,000 to $90,000.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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Office Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Salt Lake City, UT
Denver, CO