Legal Project Manager

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Legal Project Manager to join their Matter Planning team. This role involves managing a portfolio of high-priority and complex legal matters by applying project management techniques throughout the matter lifecycle. The Legal Project Manager will collaborate closely with legal teams, analysts, practice leadership, and other administrative departments to support budgeting, pricing, process improvement, knowledge management, and firmwide training initiatives related to legal project management.

Responsibilities

• Apply project management methodologies to manage matters through scoping, budgeting, planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation phases
• Provide on-demand project management support during specific phases of legal matters
• Act as an embedded, trusted member of legal teams to understand needs and deliver solution-oriented support
• Collaborate with Matter Planning Analysts to develop matter budgets using historical and key data
• Partner with practice leadership and human resources on resource allocation and development
• Assist in developing and delivering firmwide training on legal project management
• Support training and implementation of project management technologies
• Liaise with clients' internal legal operations teams as needed
• Promote change management initiatives and challenge traditional processes

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in law, consulting, or project management
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred
• Experience in a legal services environment strongly preferred with ability to adapt project management methodologies to legal settings
• Formal project management certification preferred
• Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, and similar technologies
• Experience in training, influencing, and change management is a plus

Additional Skills and Abilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and knowledge management; help develop and promote best practices
• Collaborate with practice support, IT, finance, professional development, and marketing departments
• Communicate confidently with all levels of legal teams and clients, including delivering difficult messages and challenging assumptions
• Provide creative yet pragmatic solutions
• Demonstrate passion for improving legal practice efficiency and innovation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences
• Comfortable working in both structured and unstructured environments
• Understand and articulate the business rationale behind matter management decisions
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with coworkers and external vendors

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $128,000 - $217,000, determined based on experience, expertise, business needs, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Back-up child/elder care and caregiving concierge
  • Wellness programs
  • Pre-tax commuting benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability protection
  • Life insurance options
  • Pet insurance
  • Health advocacy services
  • Paid time off (25-30 days per year) and 12 paid holidays
  • Parental leave (18 weeks, 6 paid; additional paid time off may be available)
  • Student loan refinancing and concierge services
  • Addiction resources and family building benefits
  • Breast milk delivery and lactation support
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Identity protection and fraud insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities
  • Relocation assistance
  • Accident and critical illness insurance
  • Hybrid/remote work options
  • Employee referral program
  • Additional perks including technology, entertainment, and travel discounts
  • Bereavement leave
  • Other legally required benefits

Location

The position is with a global law firm operating across multiple continents and offices. Specific location details are not provided.

Additional Information

• Employment eligibility verification through E-Verify may be required in certain locations
• Background check required
• The employer complies with applicable fair chance laws regarding criminal history
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on a wide range of protected characteristics
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process