Strategic Legal Project Management Analyst

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is seeking a Legal Project Management (LPM) Analyst to support the Administrative Law Group and the Labor & Employment Team. You will help scope matters, estimate fees, develop budgets, and drive proactive management using LPM best practices.

Role requires 3+ years in a legal setting, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage deadlines. Travel may be required; salary ranges will vary by location.

Qualifications

• College degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of job-related experience; preferably in a law firm, legal department or government agency.
• Experience with litigation and regulatory practices; understanding of the regulatory review process preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and client service excellence.
• Willingness to work long hours to meet critical deadlines.
• Highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of fee estimates and matter budgets by analyzing historical data.
• Advise on appropriate scoping language and ensure staffing, fee arrangements and budgets align with firm guidelines and client expectations.
• Follow new matters through intake and ensure accurate setup and data capture; propose monitoring solutions.
• Implement reporting to monitor staffing, fee arrangements and budgets; maintain data per protocols.
• Identify scope creep, budget overruns and staffing issues; collaborate with attorneys to adjust staffing and budgets to avoid write-offs.
• Identify opportunities for LPM support beyond budget and proposal processes; perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Client service

Communication

Education

College degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is seeking a Legal Project Management (LPM) Analyst to support the Administrative Law Group and the Labor & Employment Team. You will help scope matters, estimate fees, develop budgets, and drive proactive management using LPM best practices.

Role requires 3+ years in a legal setting, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage deadlines. Travel may be required; salary ranges will vary by location.