Financial Project Coordinator

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Description

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has a full-time employment opportunity with the Pricing team. The position may be located in various office locations. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

As a member of the Firm’s Pricing team, the Financial Project Coordinator will work closely with attorneys and business staff across the firm to develop and track comprehensive and realistic budgets, assist with the pricing of RFPs, and prepare and provide client requested reports and data. This position will also assist in establishing best practices and operational procedures in collaboration with the Pricing team as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include:

Assists in the development and maintenance of budgets using budgeting software

Monitors budgets for performance against actuals

Creates specific matter plans in line with client and attorney objectives to better track work performed

Assists in the data gathering and analysis for regular client reviews and presentations

Collaborates with other Pricing Department professionals with the preparation of RFPs, particularly where Alternative Fee Arrangements (non-hourly) are being proposed

Assists in the collection and organization of department statistical data as needed

Collaborates with Financial Report Developers to improve department reports to increase efficiency

Works closely with Billing department to ensure proper set-up of new rate agreements

Maintains and updates information related to current rate deals and client deadlines

Skills & Competencies:

Candidates must possess the following skills and/or attributes:

Growing analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess management needs and craft innovative solutions to meet specific firm and client objectives

Strong communication skills, with the ability to learn quickly, work independently, and meet tight and often conflicting deadlines

Strong organizational skills, with the capability of managing multiple projects efficiently

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required

Business or other quantitative focus preferred

Minimum 1-3 years related experience preferred

Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, formulas, macros),

and Outlook; SharePoint experience is preferred

Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus – again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.

Company info

Greenberg Traurig, L.L.P
Website : http://www.gtlaw.com/