Salary
💰 A$1,500 - A$2,000 per month
About the role
- Monitor the financial and time data of all active legal matters daily.
- Ensure each project is progressing according to its budget and timeline.
- Liaise directly with lawyers and the CFO to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide timely updates to lawyers and clients regarding project financial status.
- Track estimates, forecasts, and actuals, flagging discrepancies early.
- Champion accountability across the team by “rallying the troops” when needed.
- Analyse trends in write-offs and implement strategies to reduce them.
- Maintain dashboards or reports that clearly show project health and performance.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience relevant to the role.
- Experience in project management, legal operations, or professional services is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with time-tracking and billing systems is a plus.
- Strong affinity for numbers, data, and financial analysis.
- Excel proficiency and experience with Power BI
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Comfortable working with legal professionals and financial systems.
- Proactive communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with a team.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial analysisproject managementdata analysistime-tracking systemsbilling systemsExcelPower BI
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsproactive communicationcollaboration