Description
About the Position
Warner Norcross + Judd is seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our growing pricing function at an exciting point in its development. The Pricing Analyst will provide financial analysis, pricing support, budget development, and reporting that enable strategic, data-driven decision making across the firm's practice groups. Working closely with attorneys, practice group leaders, and business professionals, this role helps develop pricing approaches that balance client value with firm economics.
This is a hands-on role with real-time exposure to the firm's most significant clients and matters — including client rate reviews and negotiations, alternative fee arrangements, and RFP responses. The ideal candidate is client-service focused, detail-oriented, and eager to build expertise in legal pricing, matter economics, and profitability analysis. This is an opportunity to help build a high-visibility function from the ground up, with significant room for growth and ownership.
What You'll Do:
- Support pricing, budgeting, and financial analysis across new and active matters, including hourly, discounted, and alternative fee arrangements.
- Perform detailed financial analysis to support the development of rates, fee estimates, budgets, and pricing alternatives in response to client requests and RFPs.
- Support the annual client rate-setting and rate review process, including analysis, recommendations, and stakeholder coordination.
- Conduct post-matter financial analysis, using historical data to inform the pricing of future matters and improve financial performance.
- Develop a strong understanding of the firm's practice groups, clients, and matter economics to support strategic planning and forecasting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Practice Management, Business Development, Billing, and Intake to support accurate execution of pricing decisions.
- Contribute to annual client rate reviews, ad hoc analysis, and technology adoption efforts.
- Conduct detailed post matter financial analysis with the aim of utilizing historical matter data and related insight to assist in the pricing of future matters and improving financial performance
- Identify and implement process improvements, including opportunities to automate and scale reporting and analysis. Contribute to the adoption of AI-enabled and advanced analytics tools.
- Develop and maintain project trackers and budget repositories, ensuring information is current and accurate to support oversight and reporting.
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. These include being both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, having the ability to transport 25 pounds and being able to operate a computer and other business equipment found in the office.
What Makes You Successful:
This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify inefficiencies, financial risks, and key drivers of performance. The ideal candidate can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights while effectively communicating with attorneys and professional staff at all levels. They should be a proactive, collaborative self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive financial and client information.
About You:
Experience, Education, and Training:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of experience in financial analysis, pricing, budgeting, or a related analytical role; law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling, with the ability to manipulate large data sets and model outcome scenarios.
- Familiarity with legal pricing structures — rates, discount arrangements, budgeting matters, staffing models, and alternative fee arrangements — is a plus.
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, Aderant, or similar reporting and law firm financial systems preferred.
- Interest in and experience with professional use of AI tools strongly preferred.
What sets Warner Apart
At Warner Norcross + Judd, we know that talented professionals have choices. That's why we've built a workplace that supports your success both professionally and personally.
Benefits Designed to Support You
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Firm-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution or match, depending on plan design
- Generous paid time off and leave programs
- Paid firm holidays
- Remote work flexibility
- Wellness programs
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Why People Choose Warner
At Warner, our culture is guided by our motto: "Fun, Pride + Profit...in that Order." We believe people do their best work when they feel connected to their colleagues, supported in their careers, and empowered to maintain balance in their lives.
When you join Warner, you'll find:
- A collaborative environment where teamwork and mutual respect are valued
- Meaningful opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that encourages participation and leadership at every level
- Flexibility that supports both professional achievement and personal well-being
- A firm that invests in its communities through charitable giving, volunteerism, and scholarship programs
- Colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional service while enjoying the work they do
About Warner
Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Facebook.