Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with
multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and
international operations.
At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead
to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting,
developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with
diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and
inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our
communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each
other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client
Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a
long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered,
then we invite you to apply to our Pricing Analyst position. This position may
be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.
The Pricing Analyst supports Pricing Team in administering pricing objectives
that align with Firm strategy by compiling and analyzing financial data,
creating models to support pricing efforts, and building reports to track
actuals and identify trends. Essential functions include:
Assist Pricing leadership with the development of pricing programs and
financial models and provide ongoing measurement on their effectiveness.
Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to identify strategic
opportunities and improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
Generate financial analyses that support the development of pricing
strategies, pricing policies, and optimization of pricing management.
Provide ongoing profitability analytics, and timely and accurate financial
information to support firm's client profitability objectives.
Support the annual billing rate-setting process, including benchmarking
analysis and ongoing maintenance of hourly and alternative fee arrangements.
Maintain and validate the accuracy of pricing databases, tools, and
templates, including Iridium and Elite 3E, to ensure consistent and reliable
data capture.
Prepare and present pricing analyses, reports, and dashboards to Pricing
leadership and attorneys to support decision-making.
Provide ad hoc financial analyses as requested.
Assist in developing and maintaining a pricing model database.
Assist in responding to requests from attorneys for matter planning,
budgeting, and tracking.
Identify and implement opportunities to leverage Excel and automation to
minimize effort where possible.
Assist in responding to requests for proposals specific to alternative
pricing strategies; prepare pricing estimates.
Other duties as assigned.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers
and communicate effectively.
Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and
employees at all times; professional appearance required.
Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent
organizational, time-management and prioritization skills required.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to
adapt to changing business demands.
Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately;
ability to produce quality final work product.
Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical
decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively
under deadlines.
High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain
confidentiality and build trust.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
4-year degree with major coursework in Finance preferred; or combination of
education and commensurate work experience required.
2+ years of related work experience in pricing, financial, profitability
analysis or economics, preferably in a professional services environment;
knowledge of legal statistical modeling and pricing tools required.
Robust analytical skills and ability to utilize computer systems and related
tools, including Iridium, Elite 3E, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and
PowerPoint.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft office products, specifically
Excel.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for
the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive
statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm
will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with
a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.
If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.
The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and
other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this
position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:
State of California: $72,000 - $146,000
State of Colorado: $66,000 - $118,000
State of Connecticut: $57,000 - $144,000
State of Illinois: $65,000 - $126,000
State of Maine: $49,000 - $113,000
State of Maryland: $70,000 - $105,000
State of Massachusetts: $72,000 - $137,000
State of Minnesota: $72,000 - $119,000
Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $141,000
State of New York: $67,000 - $144,000
State of Vermont: $71,000 - $136,000
State of Virginia: $47,000 - $136,000
State of Washington: $70,000 - $132,000
Washington, D.C.: $93,000 - $136,000
The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus
opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm
performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental
coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax
flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an
employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a
retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.
Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
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