Legal Project Analyst

Department & Location Department: Business Analytics Job Number: 100574 Offices: San Diego; San Francisco; New York Opportunity Entry‑level Legal Project Analyst role in the inaugural Charles T. Manatt Legal Project Analyst program. The analyst will gain hands‑on legal and project management experience in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment working closely with attorneys and business professionals. Responsibilities include supporting litigation and corporate work through document preparation, research, filings, and coordination of key case and transactional activities. The position offers meaningful exposure to the legal process and is ideal for candidates interested in building foundational legal and project management skills while contributing to high‑impact client work and preparing for a future law career. Responsibilities Coordinate logistics for client requests, team meetings, depositions, and closings Assist attorneys in preparing pleadings, corporate documents, entity formations, and contracts Prepare, track, and organize witness materials, document productions, closing documents, signature pages, closing sets, and filings Conduct statistical, factual, and legal research; compile and analyze findings Compile, organize, and review client documents for accuracy and completeness Policy research and regulatory monitoring Support preparation for and attend depositions, arbitrations, trials, and closings as needed Maintain case files, document databases, and data rooms Prepare audit letters for distribution to auditors and clients Conduct UCC searches and prepare and file UCC‑related documents Facilitate communication among clients, attorneys, and third parties Create and maintain AI agents Participate in general practice group projects Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four‑year college Strong academic record and exceptional organizational skills Willingness to commit to the role for approximately two years Demonstrated interest in law Proficient in creating AI agents and excited to integrate AI in a professional environment Ability to work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid (remote and in‑office) team environment. The firm operates on a hybrid schedule requiring in‑office presence Tuesday through Thursday, with optional remote work on Mondays and Fridays. All employees must remain available for onsite work up to five days per week as business needs dictate. Flexibility is required. Compensation & Benefits Base annual pay range: $60,000. A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered. Equal Opportunity Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. 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