Legal Project Manager

Overview

This role is part of a remote-first group of professionals within the Finance Department. Team members work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. Preference is given to candidates located in states with an office: DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matter budgets, forecasts, reporting, and related databases to support effective financial oversight and project tracking.
• Monitor matter performance, analyze costs and budget variances, identify risks, and recommend solutions to keep matters aligned with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Serve as the lead Legal Project Manager (LPM) resource for key clients by providing financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional coordination with legal, billing, accounting, and pricing teams.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through AI-enabled tools, process enhancements, best-practice development, and strategic project management initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Legal Project Management/Pricing certification, JD, and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience with similar work in a law firm or professional services environment, with knowledge of litigation matters required; IP litigation experience preferred; 5+ years experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; ability to identify complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and client service skills, with high professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), legal project management/pricing tools, and AI technologies; commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, and adherence to firm policies and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated starting pay range: $78,000–$98,000 per year.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Back-up child care and health and wellness initiatives.

Location

Remote (work primarily from home), with preference for candidates located in: DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX.