Senior Legal Project Management Analyst in San Francisco, California at Morrison & Foerster LLP

Senior Legal Project Management Analyst

Locations: San Francisco, California; Los Angeles, California; Palo Alto, California; San Diego, California; Seattle, Washington; Denver, Colorado
Req ID: 6041
Position Type: Legal
Job Overview

At MoFo, we couldnt write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?

Join MoFo as a SENIOR LEGAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT ANALYST on our Client Value team!

This role can be based in Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego or Denver.
https://www.mofo.com/offices

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you energized by turning complex financial data into clear, actionable insight that shapes how legal teams work? As a Senior Legal Project Management Analyst, you'll analyze legal project management activities across a diverse portfolio of clients and matters partnering closely with relationship partners, matter leads, and senior project managers to stay a step ahead of their needs. You'll lead the charge on matter and portfolio financial analysis, translating numbers into strategic recommendations that drive smarter decisions. Beyond that, you'll be the go-to expert for reporting: designing sharp, insightful analyses and setting the standard for data quality and analytical rigor across the team. If you love solving problems with data and want your work to directly influence how top legal teams operate, this role is built for you.

• Own reporting and workflow management for key clients, producing and maintaining bespoke reports and coordinating the cadence and delivery of recurring and ad hoc deliverables
• Partner with Senior Legal Project Managers to drive day-to-day execution, independently owning discrete client and matter workstreams from end to end
• Assist in reviewing current firm legal processes and drafting proposals to partners on greater efficiencies in legal service delivery
• Serve as owner and subject matter expert of the firm's budget tracking platform
• Analyze historical matter data to build reusable budget templates and maintain a database of matter analyses for future use
• Build and periodically update custom budget-versus-actual reports, and provide partners with reminders of key deadlines such as monthly accruals or forecast updates
• Draft and maintain client-specific playbooks and standard operating procedures
• Clean up, organize, and catalog scope documents and matter analogs so information can be efficiently reused across future matters
• Set up reporting on new matters, field ad hoc reporting requests from partners, and keep LPM dashboards updated with the most current information
• Provide regular updates to Senior Legal Project Managers on the status of matter budgets

ABOUT YOU

• 4-6 years of law firm experience, including prior legal project management, pricing, or matter financial analysis experience; litigation experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling) and strong proficiency with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint and legal financial or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Aderant, 3E, Cosine, Clocktimizer) preferred; project management certification or training a plus
• High client service ethic with a proven record of delivering exemplary satisfaction to both external and internal client constituencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, including delivering difficult messages and challenging assumptions
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas succinctly and clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in budgeting and financial analysis, paired with the ability to produce accurate, highly detailed work product
• Reliable, dependable, and flexible team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and responds quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and maintain confidentiality on sensitive Firm and business matters

ABOUT MOFO

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.

• About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
• Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
• Commitment to Pro Bono: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-pro-bono
• The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances. Per Colorado law, this posting includes an anticipated application deadline of January 7, 2027. The position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $116k to $162k

Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego salary range: $110k to $153k

Denver salary range: $103k to $144k

For questions regarding this position, please e-mail jobs@mofo.com

Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, and other categories protected by applicable laws, or in retaliation for opposition to any practices forbidden under this policy.