Overview

Imagine creating operational efficiencies, streamlining processes, and delivering cost savings for the Legal Department of a Fortune 200 Company with some of the most iconic brands! Have an interest in building and maintaining relationships with external counsel? Have experience in Legal Operations or as a Paralegal? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are currently looking for a Legal Operations Analyst to join our team in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements.

What you will be doing:

• Respond to and resolve numerous billing inquiries on a timely basis, by searching electronic Matter Management Systems, and paper files as necessary and preparing a response to the requestor.
• Update, retrieve and maintain data contained in the Law Department database and other company systems related to outside counsel management, budgets, invoicing, audit documentations and department initiatives.
• Perform functional business case analysis, process mapping, and implementing solutions, with limited management oversight.
• Compile, analyze and record financial information and proactively identify/communicate risks and opportunities, with management oversight.
• Review invoices for billing compliance with all applicable guidelines, including specific requirements for key tobacco and health counsel firms.
• Participate in functional projects to improve law department infrastructure and processes.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience
• Proven understanding of finance and accounting principles or legal operations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external legal personnel, regardless of title.
• Ability to adapt to change and use technology to balance priorities to meet department needs and function effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of software/hardware vital to perform above accountabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid understanding of SAP
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to develop presentations and materials.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish strong trust-based relationships.
• Ability to provide customer service through clear communication, impactful influencing and empathy.

Alongside the opportunity to develop and refine your skills, you’ll receive an excellent compensation package. Benefits include: a competitive base salary; comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance; participation in our deferred profit-sharing scheme; incentive compensation programs; and a relocation assistance package.

Company Overview
Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21 . Our tobacco companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world’s largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn