DLA Piper understands that you're building a future. Which is why we encourage you to reach your full potential. To explore the opportunities and choices that shape your individual career journey. Here, personal growth goes hand in hand with professional development.
That's our commitment. This is your opportunity.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Legal Project Analyst to join our Legal Project Management 'LPM' team. This full time position can be based in one of our Australian offices - Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney. The LPM team is part of the Business and Service Delivery function at DLA Piper which includes project, process and tech experts that work with all global teams to deliver efficiency, tech solutions and process improvement to enhance our client offering and increase competitiveness.
The focus of the team is to implement significant change by driving better service delivery, implementing process improvement and innovation, increasing overall efficiency and providing excellent client service on the most complex matters. This is an exciting time to join the team as developing more efficient ways of working and broadening our international reach lies at the heart of the firm's current strategy.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career and are motivated to make a valuable contribution within a highly respected team, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a progressive global firm that will offer you a high degree of involvement and responsibility with a commitment to your career development.
MAIN DUTIES WILL INCLUDE Provide support to Legal Project Managers and the wider team in relation to the management all aspects of legal projects including, scoping, pricing, planning, fee monitoring and reporting, status reporting, tracking scope changes, liaising with specialist departments and other DLA Piper offices; Taking ownership of and co-ordinating smaller discreet project management tasks in line with pre-agreed plans and objectives; Reporting and analysis of financial data; Working with Legal Project Management tools where appropriate to set up, track and report on the status of each project; Develop strong working relationships with other departments and teams including Finance; Help develop the international LPM team by contributing to knowledge repositories and supporting continuous improvement. ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this position you will come with:
A minimum of 1 year legal or administrative experience. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in accountancy, financial services, HR, IT, learning training and development and management consultancy as well as legal; The ability to cover a wide range and level of administrative tasks; Strong MS Office skills, in particular Excel; Technology savvy - ability to use other IT tools to support efficient working processes. Familiarity with legal technology is advantageous but not essential; Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Financially awareness and numeracy. Boost your career Find thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today.#J-18808-Ljbffr
