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Legal Project Manager
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About the Job:
Legal Project Manager
This Stamford CT law firm is seeking a highly skilled Legal Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering superior legal services across multiple practice areas. The core responsibility of this role involves collaborating with client teams to devise, implement, and manage a standardized project management framework aimed at enhancing efficiency and the quality of our legal deliverables.
Compensation:
DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with client teams to manage engagements throughout the full matter lifecycle, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery.
Serve as a subject matter expert in project planning, fee estimating, budget preparation, fee and scope management, reporting, and project management technology.
Act as a trusted advisor providing on-demand consultancy with a focus on service quality, delivery, and efficiency.
Liaise with clients to ensure firm compliance with outside counsel guidelines, coordinating with the Finance team on billing requirements.
Lead the implementation and advancement of legal project management and knowledge management tools such as Clocktimizer, viGlobal, Kira, Intapp, HighQ.
Develop project management methodologies and collaborate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to enhance tools utilized by the firm.
Provide mentorship and training in project management and process improvement across the firm.
Encourage continuous improvement by fostering a team environment conducive to open feedback and innovative thinking.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
At least 3 years of experience in substantive practice or project management within a professional services, legal, or consulting environment.
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated ability to implement effective solutions focused on client satisfaction, financial performance, and compliance.
Experienced in using project management and process improvement tools and techniques.
Proficient in project management technologies like SharePoint, Smartsheet, HighQ, and Microsoft Project.
Strong ability in communication, presentation, and managing relationships with various stakeholders.
Advanced analytical skills with knowledge of metrics that drive change and innovation within a legal framework.
Flexibility to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degrees or certifications such as Paralegal Certificate, MBA, or JD preferred.
Prior experience with high-profile client teams and large-scale legal operations.
Deep familiarity with advanced project management technologies and change management methodologies like Prosci.
Formal project management or process improvement certifications (PRINCE2, PMP).
A keen understanding of the evolving landscape of project management across industries.
Skills:
Expertise in legal project management tools and software.
Robust problem-solving and creative solution development.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
Proactive in learning and adapting to new technologies that drive project efficiency.
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Legal Project Manager
This Stamford CT law firm is seeking a highly skilled Legal Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering superior legal services across multiple practice areas. The core responsibility of this role involves collaborating with client teams to devise, implement, and manage a standardized project management framework aimed at enhancing efficiency and the quality of our legal deliverables.
Compensation:
DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with client teams to manage engagements throughout the full matter lifecycle, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery.
Serve as a subject matter expert in project planning, fee estimating, budget preparation, fee and scope management, reporting, and project management technology.
Act as a trusted advisor providing on-demand consultancy with a focus on service quality, delivery, and efficiency.
Liaise with clients to ensure firm compliance with outside counsel guidelines, coordinating with the Finance team on billing requirements.
Lead the implementation and advancement of legal project management and knowledge management tools such as Clocktimizer, viGlobal, Kira, Intapp, HighQ.
Develop project management methodologies and collaborate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to enhance tools utilized by the firm.
Provide mentorship and training in project management and process improvement across the firm.
Encourage continuous improvement by fostering a team environment conducive to open feedback and innovative thinking.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
At least 3 years of experience in substantive practice or project management within a professional services, legal, or consulting environment.
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated ability to implement effective solutions focused on client satisfaction, financial performance, and compliance.
Experienced in using project management and process improvement tools and techniques.
Proficient in project management technologies like SharePoint, Smartsheet, HighQ, and Microsoft Project.
Strong ability in communication, presentation, and managing relationships with various stakeholders.
Advanced analytical skills with knowledge of metrics that drive change and innovation within a legal framework.
Flexibility to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degrees or certifications such as Paralegal Certificate, MBA, or JD preferred.
Prior experience with high-profile client teams and large-scale legal operations.
Deep familiarity with advanced project management technologies and change management methodologies like Prosci.
Formal project management or process improvement certifications (PRINCE2, PMP).
A keen understanding of the evolving landscape of project management across industries.
Skills:
Expertise in legal project management tools and software.
Robust problem-solving and creative solution development.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
Proactive in learning and adapting to new technologies that drive project efficiency.
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