Innovative Legal Project Manager (DC or Pittsburgh)
Our Client is seeking a Legal Project Manager. The LPM 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.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize proven project management techniques to support the efficient management of matters through all stages including scoping, framing, budgeting, planning, managing, monitoring, and evaluation
- Provide on-demand support on matters that may need specific, limited, assistance during a particular phase in their lifecycle
- Become an embedded and trusted member of the legal team, understanding their needs and pain points and focusing on a solution oriented approach
- Work with the Matter Planning Analysts to budget matters by reviewing historical data and other key data points
- Work with practice leadership and human resources on issues of resource allocation and development
- Work closely with the Matter Planning team on developing and deploying firmwide training on Legal Project Management
- Support training and implementation of technology related to project management
- Liaise with client’s internal legal operations teams as needed
- Willingness to challenge “the way things have always been done” and support related change management initiatives
Requirements
- 5 or more years within law, consulting, or project management
- Master’s degree or J.D. preferred
- Experience working in a legal services environment strongly preferred; ability to translate project management methodology to a legal setting required
- Formal project management certification preferred
- Comfort using Excel, SharePoint, and similar technology
- Experience in training, influencing, and change management a plus
