Our client, an Ohio based, multi-office, full-service law firm, is seeking to add a Legal Project Manager to drive Legal Project Management (LPM) development and implementation. This position will work closely with lawyers from all practice groups to assist with the delivery of legal services for complex, high profile client engagements employing project management methods and tools.
Primary Job Responsibilities include developing and executing a strategy to implement LPM practices at the firm, facilitating LPM trainings and coaching and mentoring attorneys and support staff on how to employ LPM, provide ongoing guidance on LPM best practices, tools, techniques, roles and responsibilities and take lead in knowledge management for LPM activities. The Legal Project manager will also take the lead in knowledge management for LPM activities, create and manage a repository for templates and matters managed and manage changes in matter scope and help to develop contingency plans.
Ideal candidates will have a J.D. with legal experience and experience in an environment where LPM was successfully implemented or previous LPM experience. Ability and interest in building relationships and fostering a collaborative approach across practice groups and with management is required. Experience scoping matters and creating matter budgets, understanding of law firm metrics, budgets and financials and demonstrated experience in leading teams preferred. Must be flexible and adaptable with changing and evolving technologies and available for travel. Qualified candidates, please submit your resume in confidence to Carolyn Aberman at caberman@lucasgroup.com.
