Legal Project Manager

Overview

This role is part of a remote-first group of professionals within the organization’s Finance Department. Employees work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. Individuals located in states with an organization office will be given preference: DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX.

The estimated starting pay range is $78,000-$98,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications. The salary range for this position is consistent across all geographic markets.

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.
• Serve as the lead Legal Project Management (LPM) resource for key clients by providing financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and coordinating with legal, billing, accounting, and pricing teams.
• Support 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 and/or 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 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

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities, along with 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-first role with office-location preference in DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX.