Client Operations & LPM Analyst

Benesch Law; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Cleveland is looking for a Senior Legal Project Management Analyst to optimize client communications and financial performance. This hybrid role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing budgets, managing large accounts, and supporting legal project management tools. The firm offers competitive salaries, including a range from $94K to $120K, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of litigation-focused legal project management experience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop matter scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Assist in managing large accounts with complex variables.
• Document and maintain records of analysis procedures.

Skills

Analytical precision

Strategic thinking

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or management

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

SQL

Job description

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees—Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country. Benesch is proud to be recognized for attracting and retaining top talent, making it a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development, visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion are celebrated. Our benefits can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us – Come and “Be Benesch!”

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, with offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each location. If you are someone who champions a First‑in‑Service approach and are ready to join an exciting, growing firm, we invite you to apply to join our team. Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click here: https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html

Position Summary

Senior Legal Project Management Analyst – Cleveland office. This hybrid role offers work‑from‑home flexibility. Do you enjoy working financial project management? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a specialized group to determine an organization’s financial performance, staffing efficiencies, and optimize client communications? This role is perfect for an individual eager to contribute to new business opportunities by advising on past client/matter experience and providing analytical support.

The Senior Legal Project Management Analyst works closely with the Senior Legal Project Manager, pricing, and analysis professionals to optimize client communications, staffing efficiencies and financial performance. This litigation‑focused position will assist with recommending and implementing process improvements, risk assessments, educating and training attorneys and support staff about LPM and other best practices, and enhancing knowledge management. The Analyst will have significant interaction with attorneys and clients in proactive communication and administration of high‑stakes matters and portfolios. This role will help track matters from inception to close, promoting effective outcomes and budget adherence, and will contribute to new business opportunities by advising on past client/matter experience.

Essential Functions

• Work with responsible attorneys to develop matter scopes, budgets, timelines, and appropriate internal and external status updates under the oversight of the Senior Legal Project Manager.
• Assist in managing large accounts or matters with complex variables and budgets.
• Collect and organize account and matter data; facilitate knowledge sharing among attorneys, clients, and professional staff; and communicate progress, shifts to timelines or budgets, and recommended adjustments to key stakeholders.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of legal project management tools, resources, and technologies, and facilitate adoption by attorney teams to enhance efficiencies, including software applications, a repository of LPM templates, internal checklists, databases, workflows, and custom reports.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement projects.
• Quantify and record risks in projects and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Research historical matters and prepare analysis to inform and compare budget proposals, building a database of quantitative and qualitative data related to historical matters/budgets to enhance future pricing accuracy.
• Document and maintain detailed records of procedures, assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information used in analysis.
• Continuously work to improve and ensure the quality and accuracy of work products.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

The Senior Legal Project Management Analyst should have a bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting, finance, or management, and at least two years of litigation‑focused legal project management experience within a law firm or corporate legal department. This candidate combines analytical precision with strategic thinking, using advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and a working knowledge of Power BI to transform complex data into actionable insights. Experience with SharePoint, SQL, or database management is a plus. A deep understanding of corporate finance, budgeting, and legal operations is essential. The applicant must be highly organized, detail‑oriented, thrive in fast‑paced environments, meet shifting deadlines with creativity and composure, communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and maintain unwavering integrity.

The salary range for this position is $94 K–$120 K.

Benefits

Full‑time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where the applicant is qualified), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216‑363‑4578 or email Christine Watson at [e-mail].

Contact

Applications can be submitted via the Benesch careers site.