Legal Project Manager

Company: Software Placement Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

About the Job:
Legal Project Manager
The Legal Project Manager will orchestrate the end-to-end management of various legal matters, ensuring a seamless, efficient, and qualitative delivery of legal services to our clients. This pivotal role involves steering cross-functional teams and employing advanced tools and methodologies to boost client satisfaction, engagement profitability, and compliance alignment. Ideal candidates will be forward-thinking and capable of influencing the firm's project management culture through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Compensation: DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Collaborate intimately with client teams to streamline management engagements and spearhead discussions on the improvement of service delivery through innovative staffing, processes, and technology.
  
• Serve as the subject matter authority on legal project planning, budget management, compliance with outside counsel guidelines, and utilization of project management software.
  
• Provide hands-on consultancy to client teams focusing on optimizing service quality, delivery processes, and operational efficiency.
  
• Facilitate communications between the firm and clients to ensure compliance with outlined guidelines, coordinate with Finance to meet billing requirements and support legal staff arrangements.
  
• Support the adoption and enhancement of legal and knowledge management tools like Clocktimizer and Intapp, integrating core project management practices into the firm's culture.
  
• Work on the development and refinement of legal project management approaches by working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and vendors to ensure best practices are shared and implemented.
  
• Offer mentorship and training on project management and process improvement across the firm to enhance skill sets and promote a knowledge-sharing environment.
  
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by fostering an environment open to feedback and committed to high standards of work and client-centric innovations.
  
  Minimum Position Qualifications:
  
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  • At least 3 years of substantial experience in project management within professional services, including legal or corporate environments.
    
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
    
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering effective and innovative solutions leading to better client satisfaction and overall financial and operational performance.
    
  • Proficient use of project management tools and methodologies to drive improvements and accountability.
    
  • Strong interpersonal skills to manage and interact with diverse stakeholder groups.
    
  • Advanced analytical skills with an understanding and application of metrics relevant to achieving business changes and outcomes.
    
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as needed.
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • Credentials such as a Paralegal Certificate, MBA, or JD are highly advantageous.
      
    • Experience in high-touch client environments managing extensive legal project portfolios.
      
    • Proficient in project management software tools like Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
      
    • Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies such as Prosci.
      
    • Accreditations in project management or process improvement (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
      
    • A solid grasp of broad project management trends and how they can be applied in the legal field to spearhead innovation and efficiency.
      
      Skills:
      
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      • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging effectively at all levels of the organization.
        
      • Stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to manage expectations and build consensus among varied groups.
        
      • Technological savvy, particularly with legal project management software and tools.
        
      • Strategic analytical skills to assess, define, and implement necessary changes based on careful measurement and analysis.
        
      • In-depth knowledge of project management principles, practices, tools, and techniques tailored to the legal environment.
        
      • Adaptability and forward-thinking necessary to drive innovation and maintain pace with industry evolutions.
        
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