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Tripoint Search

Legal Project Manager (Litigation)

Tripoint Search, New York, New York, us, 10261


Location: New York, NY, New YorkType: Direct HireJob #904Salary: $150,000LEGAL PROJECT MANAGER (LITIGATION)

LOCATION:

New York, New York (hybrid)

ORGANIZATION:

Top-Ranked Global Law Firm

COMPENSATION:

Base salary up to $190K (depending on experience), plus performance-based bonus

BENEFITS:

Rated one of the city’s best employers to work for multiple years in a row, Generous vacation package, retirement plan - plus match, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more!

OVERVIEW:

Top-ranked global law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Project Manager to develop and execute strategic litigation plans. Ensures quality and timely delivery of project deliverables for internal and external clients. Must have project management experience, including process enhancement, staffing experience, and effective modeling and evaluation. The role will define and enhance standards, methodologies, and tools used throughout the firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the process and responsibilities of large and complex litigation projectsGain engagement to successfully drive and enforce project activities, key deliverables and KPI’sGuide and support partners and lead associates in defining matter scope and project approachDetermine staffing needs and manage workflow, while adapting to shifting prioritiesCapture legal requirements and explicit and implicit client requirements/preferencesDesign project approach accordingly; enforce process and project protocolOrganize and manage streamlined and cost-effective support model; engage and direct paralegals, litigation support, attorneys, partners and other staff on project activitiesPropose solutions to balance expectations and manage scope throughout project delivery; guide solutions and project decisionsCompile executive summaries and status reports for attorney and client reviewDraft and present status reports and provide timely updates to client team partners on potential areas for improvement; engage with key stakeholders to ensure potential issues are addressedOrganize and manage matter review process for key matters; establish practice area best practices through discussions with partners and review of successes and areas of improvement; encourage application of best practices on future projectsIdentify future needs and opportunities for service delivery; lead analysis and design workshops;Brainstorm and execute continuous improvement methodsEstablish and maintain project forms and templates; oversee appropriate usage firmwideEvaluate, monitor and report on costs and fees of ongoing large projects and assist with budget revisions, tracking and guidanceCreate and maintain budget procedures for select clients; facilitate communication surrounding budget changesREQUIREMENTS:

3+ years of project management experienceMBA or JD preferred; BA requiredExperience leading complex litigation projects and managing a multi-disciplinary team of legal professionals and clientsAbility to engage directly with senior leadership on strategy and execute evolving projects goals firm-wide with diplomacyAble to effectively convey solutions to cross-functional department teamsDeep understanding of legal project management framework and goal setting and achievingAble to integrate and synthesize information from multiple teams and workstreams in order to analyze complex issues, mitigate risk, and solve problemsExcellent organizational, time management and decision-making skillsSharp attention to detail in executing and reviewing work productsExercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential mattersPossess highly developed organization, writing, analytical, presentation and communication skillsKnowledge of extranets or other collaborative project management tools, Visio, Excel, and financial systems and reports