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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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