Graduate Project Management Analyst - Legal

James Frank Associates Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

James Frank Associates Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Project Management Analyst to join a leading US Law Firm in London on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will work with Finance and Pricing teams to manage legal matters efficiently and develop your project management skills in a world-leading legal environment. The role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a keen interest in project management, data analysis, and using tools like SQL/Power BI to support client-facing

Qualifications

• Degree-educated candidate with strong analytical mindset.
• Interest in data analysis and SQL/Power BI learning.
• Excellent communication across stakeholders in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to teams for client RFP responses, including estimates, drafting documents and project plans.
• Support status reports, budget tracking, risk tracking and deadlines.
• Provide advice on identifying changes in scope, time and cost, with recommendations when needed.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance work efficiency and client experience.
• Proactively collect feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading US Law Firm is seeking a Graduate Project Management Analyst to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Project Management Analyst to work with their Finance and Pricing teams, alongside clients and attorneys, to ensure the efficient management of legal matters.

This is the ideal opportunity for a Graduate or someone at the beginning of their career to develop their project management skills within a world-leading Legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a high-level of support to teams in responding to client requests for proposals (RFP), including estimates, drafting documents and creating project plans
• Support with status reports, budget tracking, risk tracking and deadlines
• Provide advice on identifying changes in scope, time and cost, highlighting any recommendations where necessary
• Leverage AI tools to enhance work efficiency and client experience
• Proactively collect feedback with the goal of continuous improvement

Key Experience:

• Degree-educated
• Previous experience in a Legal environment would be advantageous, although not essential
• Applications from candidates with project management experience gained from previous roles or internships or academic projects are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrable interest in Project Management, problem-solving and analytical work, ideally within a Legal environment
• An interest in data analysis with experience in writing queries, with good Excel skills and a willingness to learn SQL / PowerBI
• Fantastic communicator with the ability to work with colleagues and clients of all levels

This is a rare and exceptional opportunity for a Graduate Project Management Analyst to join a world-leading US Law Firm who are experiencing an exciting period of growth.

You will be a Graduate with a keenness and enthusiasm to pursue a Project Management role in a Law Firm or have prior Project Management experience from a professional services environment where you can transfer your skills.