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, providing project management support throughout the matter lifecycle, and collaborating closely with legal teams, analysts, and leadership. The position also includes responsibilities related to budgeting, pricing, process improvement, knowledge management, and firmwide training on legal project management.

Responsibilities

• Apply project management techniques to manage matters through scoping, framing, budgeting, planning, monitoring, and evaluation stages
• 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 budget matters using historical and key data points
• 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 technology
• Liaise with clients' internal legal operations teams as needed
• Advocate for change management initiatives and challenge traditional processes

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in law, consulting, or project management
• Master’s degree or J.D. preferred
• Experience in a legal services environment strongly preferred, with ability to apply project management methodologies in 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 administrative departments including practice support, IT, finance, professional development, and marketing
• Communicate confidently with all levels of legal teams and clients, including delivering difficult messages and challenging assumptions
• Provide creative and pragmatic solutions
• Demonstrate passion for improving legal practice efficiency and innovation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with audience-appropriate messaging
• Comfortable working in both structured and unstructured environments
• Understand and articulate 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, vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account options
  • Backup child/elder care and caregiving concierge
  • Wellness programs
  • Pre-tax commuting benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability protection
  • Life insurance options
  • 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
  • Identity protection and fraud insurance
  • Addiction resources and family building benefits
  • Lactation support and breast milk delivery
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development and CLE credit opportunities
  • Relocation assistance
  • Hybrid/remote work opportunities
  • Various insurance options including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • Employee referral program
  • Additional perks such as technology, entertainment, and travel discounts

Location

This position is based in the United States. Applicants for offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable Fair Chance ordinances and laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. The organization provides a workplace free from harassment and complies with disability accommodation laws.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to request assistance.