Lambda Legal · 1 month ago
Legal Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expLambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV. The Legal Project Manager provides project management, coordination, and analytical support for various programs under Legal Education & Public Engagement, ensuring initiatives are well-organized and executed on schedule.
AssociationConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and workflows for legal education campaigns, public engagement efforts, and pro bono programming, ensuring clear communication among attorneys, communications staff, and external partners
Track, organize, and schedule meetings for cross-departmental and external stakeholder calls, including preparing agendas, circulating materials, and documenting follow-up actions to keep projects moving
Draft concise internal reports that synthesize data from the Legal Help Desk, public education activities, and pro bono initiatives, to inform planning and measure progress toward department goals
Review and route incoming speaking, training, and panel requests to appropriate team members, ensuring timely follow-up and alignment with program priorities
Support departmental planning and coordination, through document organization, shared calendars, and development of internal workflow and style guides
Conduct research on law firms, bar associations, members of the legal community, academic institutions, and issue areas relevant to Lambda Legal’s litigation, education, and pro bono strategies
Compile and analyze data from the Legal Help Desk database to identify trends and emerging legal issues that will help inform strategic litigation and public education content
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor engagement levels from pro bono partners and sponsors
Maintain and enhance structured databases, including those related to the Help Desk, collaborating with members of the legal community, and pro bono partners, ensuring accuracy, organization, and alignment with evolving program needs
Assist with data collection and synthesis for grant reporting, funder updates, and internal metrics tracking to support work planning and resource development
Assist in drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal education materials such as Know Your Rights guides, FAQs, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and web content—ensuring consistency, clarity, and accessibility
Track and coordinate updates to public education materials, maintaining version control, and ensuring timely revisions in response to legal developments, litigation wins, or policy changes
Streamline internal content used by attorneys and Help Desk staff, such as intake scripts, response templates, and training guides, to improve consistency, efficiency and accuracy
Provide backup support to attorneys on an as-needed basis, potentially including cite-checking, compiling legal authorities, preparing exhibits, or conducting initial research on litigation-related questions
Serve as a liaison across programs, coordinating opportunities for information sharing between the Help Desk, pro bono attorneys, litigation teams, and education staff to ensure alignment and collaboration across cases and campaigns
Track internal requests for program data or materials, prioritize them based on urgency and subject areas, and ensure delivery of polished, complete responses
Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Communications, Development, Marketing, IT) to support public-facing deliverables, cross-team events, and sponsoring law firm benefits such as CLE programs and other speaking engagements
Support team meetings by taking notes, flagging key issues, and following up on action items
Provide direct administrative support to the Deputy Legal Director and the LEPE team, including scheduling, calendar management, travel logistics, and submission of expense reports
Support the planning of internal and external events, including webinars, trainings, roundtables, and briefings by managing logistics, tracking RSVPs, and preparing materials to ensure smooth execution
Maintain shared resources and task-tracking systems for the LEPE team that operates across multiple time zones to ensure follow through on action items
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in project management, program operations, or research in a law firm or legal advocacy setting
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex or ambiguous problems, interpret instructions, and develop practical solutions
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Demonstrated strength in writing, editing, and transforming complex information into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences
Experience producing reports, presentations, or educational materials with accuracy, clarity, and accessibility for diverse audiences
Proven ability to complete and analyze data for reporting and decision-making
Skilled in drafting, proofreading, and maintaining version control for internal and external materials
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to facilitate collaboration across departments and teams
Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, anticipate needs, and follow through on assignments without close supervision
Experiencing using Excel and comfort using databases or content systems to manage information and generate summary reports
Experience providing administrative support to teams or leadership (i.e. calendar management, meeting logistics, travel arrangements, and expense reporting)
Preferred
Experience supporting attorneys, law firms, or legal advocacy programs in a nonprofit or public interest setting
Familiarity with pro bono practice, legal intake systems, or public legal education environments
Experience conducting legal or policy research and drafting related materials (e.g., fact sheets, CLE outlines, or public facing educational tools)
Working knowledge of legal terminology and workflows, or experience translating legal content for public audiences
Experience developing or managing structured content libraries, templates, or internal knowledge systems
Spanish fluency or proficiency in another language in addition to English
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar CRM and collaborative platforms used for data management, project tracking, or stakeholder engagement
Benefits
Medical benefits that begin on your start date
Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date)
Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date)
403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment)
Paid Vacation (15 Days)
Sick Leave (12 Days)
Personal Leave (3 Days)
Religious Observance Leave (3 Days)
Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave
Floating Holiday (1 Day)
12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures
Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits
Health Reimbursement Account
Annual professional development funds
$50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement
Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Premium subscription to the Calm App
Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal (4 weeks for non-exempt positions and 8 weeks for exempt positions)
Company
Lambda Legal
Lambda Legal is a national legal organization promoting the rights of gay, bisexual, HIV positive, and transgender people.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gillian Power
Chief Technology Officer
Amanda Wyatt
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-06-21
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