Senior Legal Project Manager

Top Global Law Firm Based in New York City is searching for a Senior Legal Project Manager to strategically plan and generate demand in the US, allocate resources, and implement best practices for significant mandates. The role also requires participating with client matters, monitoring workstreams, managing budgets, and improving client experiences through effective project management.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the point of contact for clients on legal matter management, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client expectations.
• Developing and implementing detailed matter plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure successful matter execution.
• Support and participate in client pitches, delivering a persuasive explanation of how the firm will efficiently manage the project within the specified time, budget, and quality parameters.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal teams, clients, and third-party vendors, to ensure seamless matter progress and effective communication.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and implement best practices in matter management.
• Work closely with various internal departments such as Finance, Business Development, Technology, and others to ensure effective coordination and alignment on matter requirements, resources, and objectives.

   

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing relationships and expectations with various stakeholders,
• Ability to bring new ideas and expertise to navigate a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 6 years in matter management within a law firm, with a strong understanding of legal processes, fee structures, and client service expectations.
• Advanced Excel skills with a proven ability to analyze data, create financial models, and produce insightful reports.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana) is a plus.