Legal Project Manager

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.Join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Team as a Legal Project Manager. This role can be based in our Atlanta, Northern Virginia, or Philadelphia office.We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Project Manager (LPM) who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving, business judgment, and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and successful outcomes. With a client-focused mindset and a proactive approach, you will anticipate needs, navigate ambiguity, and deliver strategic solutions that support both internal legal teams and external clients. This role operates at the intersection of legal service delivery, legal operations, and client value, driving improved matter economics, enhancing client experience, and contributing to the firm's broader operational maturity through data-driven decision-making and process optimization. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.This role will be based in one of our various offices on a hybrid basis.Position SummaryThe Legal Project Manager (LPM) is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex legal and operational initiatives. Working closely with attorneys, practice leadership, IT, finance, and client stakeholders, the LPM ensures alignment with firm strategy, operational excellence, and client expectations. In addition to project execution, this role serves as a strategic partner in advancing legal operations maturity, supporting matter management discipline, and portfolio governance across the firm.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & ExecutionDefines project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and success metrics in partnership with sponsorsDevelops project charters, detailed workplans, and delivery roadmapsLeads geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams to deliver outcomesExecutes projects across multiple delivery models, including Agile, hybrid, and traditional frameworksLeads coordinated delivery across testing, deployment, and adoption readinessStakeholder ManagementServes as a strategic partner and key point of contact for stakeholders, including Practice Group Managers, Shareholders, and Executive LeadershipCommunicates project statuses, risks, and issues to leadership, translating challenges into actionable plansFacilitates stakeholder meetings, training sessions, and team engagementsPortfolio Management & GovernanceManages the intake, triage, and prioritization of operational initiativesDrives and influences portfolio-level planning, prioritization, and executionDelivers executive-level reporting leveraging data to inform decision-makingDevelops annual roadmaps in collaboration with Practice Group and firm leadershipLegal Operations & Matter ManagementDrives adoption of matter management best practices, including structured planning and resourcing modelsDevelops and implements standardized templates, playbooks, and workflowsCollaborates with legal operations stakeholders to enhance data quality, reporting, and operational maturityClient Relationship ManagementServes as a client-facing project lead on select engagementsLeads and facilitates client requirements, discovery discussions, and solution design sessionsManages and aligns client and internal stakeholder expectations proactivelyDelivers client-facing reporting, dashboards, and performance updatesPartners with client legal operations teams to align on metrics, reporting, and delivery expectationsSupports post-matter reviews to identify lessons learned and improvement opportunitiesTechnical Implementation & Process InnovationLeads implementation of technology platforms, AI tools, and process improvementsApplies AI and automation to legal workflows, including document processes, knowledge management, and reportingEvaluates and deploys legal-specific AI solutions (e.g., contract analysis, document generation, matter analytics)Collaborates with IT and data teams to identify automation opportunities and optimize workflowsDevelops process maps and recommend improvements using data-driven insightsVendor & Resource ManagementServes as liaison between vendors and internal teamsManages vendor relationships, SLAs, performance metrics, and delivery expectationsSupports RFP processes including evaluation, due diligence, and vendor selectionCoordinates onboarding and governance of third-party resourcesChange Management & AdoptionDrives change management strategies tailored to law firm environmentsInfluences stakeholder adoption, particularly within attorney populationsDevelops communication plans, training strategies, and adoption frameworksEmbed new processes into practice group workflows and governance structuresMonitoring, Reporting & Continuous ImprovementEstablishes and track KPIs, metrics, and project performance indicatorsDelivers executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and outcomesProactively identifies and mitigates risks and issuesEnsures quality standards are met across all deliverablesLeads continuous improvement efforts across project management practices and toolsQualificationsSkills & CompetenciesExtensive experience managing full project lifecycle (initiation through closeout)Strong understanding of law firm economics, including utilization, realization, leverage, and pricing dynamicsExperience supporting profitable matter delivery, balancing client expectations with financial performanceProven ability to translate complex legal and business challenges into actionable strategiesExpertise in applying AI, automation, and technology to legal workflowsExperience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)Strong analytical capabilities with ability to interpret legal, financial, and operational dataDemonstrated success managing complex, multi-project portfolios in fast-paced environmentsDeep experience with change management and digital transformation in professional servicesAbility to influence without authority in a partnership-driven organizationAdvanced stakeholder management and executive communication skillsExperience facilitating workshops, stakeholder alignment sessions, and design thinking initiativesAbility to operate effectively in globally distributed, cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skillsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and project management toolsKnowledge of legal service delivery models and matter lifecycle managementFamiliarity with legal operations frameworks and best practicesUnderstanding of data structures supporting legal work (time, billing, matter, and document management)Experience supporting or partnering with legal operations functions in law firms or corporate legal departmentsEducation & Prior ExperienceMinimum of 7 years of project management experience (law firm or consulting experience preferred)PMP certification requiredPrior experience supporting legal teams strongly preferredExperience working within a PMO environmentParalegal or legal background considered a plusGT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.