Legal Project Manager

We are seeking a Legal Project Manager to join the firm. The Legal Project Manager will be responsible for working closely with legal teams to manage a suite of high priority and complex matters at the firm. The role may also be called upon to consult on an on-demand basis at various stages of the life cycle of a matter (i.e. matter initiation, delivery, or evaluation). This role is part of the Matter Planning team and will work closely with analysts and others on budgeting and pricing as well as other initiatives related to process improvement and knowledge management. In addition, the person in this role will help with the development and implementation of Firmwide training on legal project management. This role is part of a highly cross-functional team.Essential DutiesUtilize proven project management techniques to support the efficient management of matters through all stages including scoping, framing, budgeting, planning, managing, monitoring, and evaluationProvide on-demand support on matters that may need specific, limited, assistance during a particular phase in their lifecycleBecome an embedded and trusted member of the legal team, understanding their needs and pain points and focusing on a solution oriented approachWork with the Matter Planning Analysts to budget matters by reviewing historical data and other key data pointsWork with practice leadership and human resources on issues of resource allocation and developmentWork closely with the Matter Planning team on developing and deploying firmwide training on Legal Project ManagementSupport training and implementation of technology related to project managementLiaise with client’s internal legal operations teams as neededWillingness to challenge “the way things have always been done” and support related change management initiativesExperience & Skills Required5 or more years within law, consulting, or project managementMaster’s degree or J.D. preferredExperience working in a legal services environment strongly preferred; ability to translate project management methodology to a legal setting requiredFormal project management certification preferredComfort using Excel, SharePoint, and similar technologyExperience in training, influencing, and change management a plusAdditional Abilities RequiredAssist with identifying opportunities for process improvement initiatives and knowledge management projects and, where appropriate, help develop and evangelize best practicesWork closely with other administrative departments at the firm including practice support, IT, finance, professional development and marketingConfidence communicating with all levels of the legal team and client; including delivering difficult messages and challenging current assumptionsAbility to deliver creative answers with pragmatic solutionsDemonstrated interest and passion in ways to make legal practice more efficient and innovativeExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong awareness of what type of communication is appropriate for what audienceComfortable operating in both structured and unstructured environmentsUnderstand and articulate the business case behind decisions in matter managementAbility to encourage and build positive relationships and communicate (both verbal and written) effectively with all co-workers and outside vendorsCompensation Salary $128,000 - $217,000The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.