THE FIRM
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Atlanta office of Alston & Bird is seeking a pricing analyst. This position, under the direction of the Director of Pricing & Project Management and pricing managers, will perform a variety of duties including: (1) analyzing historical billing data and financial metrics to develop profitable pricing strategies, (2) assisting with the development and implementation of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs), (3) supporting the firm’s annual rate-setting process and market trend analysis, and (4) monitoring the financial performance of active matters to ensure alignment with firm goals.
RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
Pricing Models & Strategy: Develop and model complex pricing scenarios (e.g., fixed fees, capped fees) to support client proposals, maximizing profitability while staying competitive.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze historical matter data, utilization rates, and realization rates to provide insights for strategic rate setting.
RFP Support: Review and complete financial sections of RFPs, draft fee-related language, and forecast revenue/cost assumptions.
Budgeting & Monitoring: Collaborate with attorneys to establish budgets, monitor active engagements against these budgets, and report on performance to management.
Market Intelligence: Monitor legal industry pricing trends, conduct benchmarking against competitors, and provide recommendations to firm leadership.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively liaise between attorneys and management.
A strong command of the English language.
Ability to work independently and meet internal and external deadlines.
Ability to work efficiently and accurately when preparing time-sensitive financial models.
Organizational skills for prioritizing a high volume of pricing requests and RFP deadlines.
The ability to effectively handle online meetings and communication with established Firm etiquette and professionalism.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:
2–5+ years of relevant experience in financial modeling, data analysis, or pricing.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, modeling, and data manipulation).
Proficiency in Microsoft suite products.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
Experience with data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau);
Familiarity with SQL databases and cube environments.
Experience with legal-specific financial systems (e.g., Aderant Expert, Elite 3E);
Understanding of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) and law firm profitability metrics.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact donavan.mclean@alston.com.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.