Legal Project Manager

Overview

This role is a Legal Project Manager position within the organization’s remote-first Finance Department. Hub employees primarily work from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. Candidates located in states with a firm office will be given preference in the following states: 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.
• Act as the lead 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, with the ability to identify complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and client service skills, with a high level of 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, along with a 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 education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications.
• The salary range is consistent across all geographic markets.
• 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. Preference for candidates located in: DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX.