Job Description:Practice Group Analyst Drive Practice Group Performance.At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We're seeking a highly analytical, business-minded Practice Group Analyst to support Practice Managers and firm leadership across operational, financial, and strategic initiatives. This role translates data into actionable insights, improves business processes, and supports effective practice group management.
What You'll Do- Analyze financial performance, key performance indicators, budgets, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop reports, financial models, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses that support Practice Chairs and Practice Managers in decision-making.
- Consolidate data from multiple systems and translate complex information into clear, actionable business insights.
- Support practice group business plans, budgets, expense reviews, client and matter audits, and other fiscal activities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and implement technology and reporting solutions.
- Partner with Marketing, Pricing, Legal Project Management, and other firm departments on strategic and operational initiatives.
- Support high-profile lawyer meetings, retreats, presentations, and other practice group projects.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while exercising sound judgment and escalating business concerns when appropriate.
What You'll Bring- 5+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams.
- Technological savvy with experience using web-based systems to extract, analyze, and manage data.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting law firm practice groups, business management, or professional services organizations.
- Accounting, finance, technology, or litigation experience.
- Experience developing financial models, reporting tools, or process improvements.
- Strong understanding of law firm operations and financial metrics.
Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?Join a collaborative Practice Management team supporting the firm's leading practice groups and senior leadership. This role offers the opportunity to improve business processes, turn financial and operational data into strategic insights, and work cross-functionally on initiatives that directly influence practice group performance and growth.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.
This position may be filled in the following location. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.
Illinois compensation range: $86,040 to $129,590 annually
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