Legal Project Manager

Overview

This role is part of the employer’s remote-first “Hub” group within the Finance Department. Employees primarily work from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. Individuals located in states with an employer office will be given preference.

Preferred locations: DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matter budgets, forecasts, reporting, and related databases to support 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.
• Act as the lead Legal Project Management (LPM) resource for key clients, 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 of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and client service skills, with 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.
• Final compensation will be based on factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications.
• Salary range is consistent across geographic markets.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
• Back-up child care and health and wellness initiatives

Location

Remote-first role with preference for candidates located in DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX.