BakerHostetler

Analyst

• Help to ensure Firm data integrity relative to alternative billing arrangements and assist in the generation and analysis of related financial reports on all aspects of Firm production as needed and requested.
• Utilize existing models, tools and systems to aid and support the team in pricing and matter management efforts.
• Produce and run pricing scenario models for future bids by combining specific criteria with prior work models.
• Assist with the annual development and refinement of Firm billing rates, including market research and data mining.
• Support the Marketing department with client proposals and RFP/RFIs by providing relevant financial data, such as rates and alternative or innovative pricing arrangements.
• Run various financial and statistical performance reports, such as variance analysis reports, profitability reports, client/matter reports, etc. as needed and requested.
• Generate financial charts and graphs for insertion into Word and PowerPoint presentations.
• Track and report on Client Value activity, including the comparison of approved arrangements to actual performance.
• Work with the Finance department on the preparation of studies, reports, and analyses of Firm economics with respect to rates and pricing.
• Engage in keeping up with competitive market trends relating to pricing and law firms.
• Other duties as requested and assigned.

Client Value Analyst

Paralegal

• Support the trademark prosecution practice; including preparation and filing of trademark and copyright applications with the USPTO and WIPO
• Prepare reports related to trademark prosecution activities; including client status reports and docket reports
• Communicate with clients regarding status of trademark matters
• Ensure accurate record keeping related to trademark prosecution activities
• Conduct international and US preliminary searches via internet and electronic databases
• Stay up-to-date with changes to Intellectual Property rules and regulations

Trademark Paralegal

Attorney

• Assist in the identification, resolution and clearance of potential or actual conflicts of interest as they related to new Firm representation or lateral personnel.
• Provide waiver and engagement letter exemplars upon request, assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters, review waiver and engagement letters received from clients to ensure that required conditions have been met.
• Analyze information provided with new matter requests for compliance with Firm policies and applicable rules of professional responsibility, reviews and edits draft engagement letters for compliance with same.
• Review client outside counsel guidelines and assists with assessment of Firm’s ability to comply.
• Keep current on trends within the topic of conflicts of interest management and identify areas of potential improvement.
• Coordinate with Intake Services managers and supervisors to develop and apply best practice recommendations and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent conflict analysis.
• Develop and implement conflicts training programs for newly hired staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Client Value Analyst

Trademark Paralegal

Conflicts Attorney