Pricing and Matter Analytics Manager

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cricket Wireless LLC. in Los Angeles is seeking a Pricing and Matter Analytics Manager to oversee engagement budgeting and pricing. This role involves close collaboration with Practice Management Directors to ensure profitability goals are achieved.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance and a minimum of 5 years of experience in legal pricing. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000–$165,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal pricing experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engagement budgeting and pricing recommendations.
• Develop strategic pricing solutions for client RFPs.
• Provide analysis on client financials to optimize profitability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Interpersonal communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Aderant

Job description

Position Overview

The Pricing and Matter Analytics Manager will oversee the firm’s engagement budgeting, pricing, monitoring, and data integrity, working closely with Practice Management Directors to ensure profitability goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Practice Management Directors and other firm professionals to create budgets and pricing recommendations for new and prospective engagements.
• Support partners and business professionals by developing profitable, sustainable, and relevant pricing solutions.
• Provide consistent and proactive analysis on client financials to optimize profitability and predictability.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop strategic pricing solutions in response to client RFPs.
• Assess budgets routinely to keep engagements on track and identify corrective actions when off track.
• Facilitate partnership with the client arrangement team to ensure accurate data in financial systems and update any changes promptly.
• Formulate analysis of billing information to guide Billing Partners in fee arrangement proposals.
• Create and maintain monthly reporting on client matter‑level metrics.
• Collaborate with business development and administrative units on reporting needs, including ad hoc reporting.
• Undertake financial modelling and analysis, including data mining, transformation, cleansing, and reconciliation.
• Work with managing professionals to identify and close completed engagements in the financial systems.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of Industry Code and Matter Type coding systems.
• Work with the Financial Analysis team on presentations and forecasts of key engagements.
• Participate in the development of client/matter dashboards and reporting, ensuring data governance and integrity across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal pricing experience.
• MBA preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Experience in a professional services firm and with Aderant is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work successfully with minimal supervision.

Compensation

The base annual pay range for this role is $120,000–$165,000. The actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity. A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits will also be offered.

EEO Statement

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. Applicants may request accommodations for the application process.