Steptoe LLP · 4 days ago
Legal Project Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expSteptoe LLP is a professional services firm seeking a Legal Project Manager to support case teams throughout the Legal Project Management lifecycle. The role involves managing legal matters, training lawyers on LPM processes, and leveraging technology for budget development and matter planning.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
The Legal Project Manager is responsible for supporting firm attorneys by actively managing legal matters through tailored and appropriate support that combines project scoping, budgeting, staffing and role assignment, communication planning and management, and monitoring and analyzing relevant matter data
The Legal Project Manager must be able to leverage technology and analyze existing matters and relevant historical data sets to assist with budget development and overall matter planning
Successful candidate should be a proven leader capable of guiding and facilitating strategy discussions with executive-level personnel, as well as recalibrating project plans and workflows to incorporate both new information and lessons learned from closed/completed projects
Must be able to demonstrate sophistication in data analysis and financial analysis, with a particular focus on law firm economics, its key concepts and KPIs
Must be an excellent trainer, communicator and explainer, with the ability to clearly explain legal tech and LPM principles and practices to lawyers and other firm personnel
Produce and maintain effective reporting and tracking on assigned projects; identify and work with Practice and Firm management to address matters with significant budget variances
Ensure proper data hygiene by reviewing matter-based task codes and revise as necessary
Work with lawyers to develop proprietary and practice-specific phase and task codes as well as other standard legal project management document including but not limited to, scoping documents, checklists, budget templates, etc. and coordinate the implementation and utilization accordingly
Work closely with other firm functions, such as Pricing, Finance, Billing, and Marketing and Business Development
Continuously identify improvements to LPM processes and support change management necessary to the implementation of these processes
Identify opportunities to increase case team efficiencies through process improvement or automation
Assist with developing and leading formal LPM training programs
Stay apprised of industry trends
Perform other tasks and project as assigned to meet the requirements of the position
Qualification
Required
BA, BS or equivalent bachelor's degree is required
At least 10 years of professional experience, preferably in areas related to law firm pricing or legal project management
Must be able to demonstrate sophistication in data analysis and financial analysis, with a particular focus on law firm economics, its key concepts and KPIs
Must be an excellent trainer, communicator and explainer, with the ability to clearly explain legal tech and LPM principles and practices to lawyers and other firm personnel
Produce and maintain effective reporting and tracking on assigned projects; identify and work with Practice and Firm management to address matters with significant budget variances
Ensure proper data hygiene by reviewing matter-based task codes and revise as necessary
Work closely with other firm functions, such as Pricing, Finance, Billing, and Marketing and Business Development
Continuously identify improvements to LPM processes and support change management necessary to the implementation of these processes
Identify opportunities to increase case team efficiencies through process improvement or automation
Stay apprised of industry trends
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, independent professional dedicated to excellence in client service and able to inspire confidence in the firm's attorneys and their clients
The Legal Project Manager must be a trusted leader who is capable of building consensus and managing and balancing stakeholder priorities through the project lifecycle
The successful candidate has the ability to interact with all levels of the organization, employing a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and professionalism
Demonstrates expertise in LPM and legal process re-engineering techniques and tools
Displays strong project management and leadership skills
Displays superior analytical skills and a determination to ask the next appropriate question, engaging critically toward solutions
Delivers high quality, accurate and timely work product and results, and demonstrates the ability to follow through on agreed objectives
Takes initiative in his/her own professional development by seeking out feedback and learning new skills; continuously learning and improving LPM-related expertise
Outstanding client-service skills, responsiveness, and ability to anticipate both client and stakeholder needs
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be able to think on your feet and to think critically and ask appropriate questions to define project scope and manage projects effectively
Technological aptitude and proven ability to learn new technology tools
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to exercise discretion
Ability to prioritize, juggle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Must be a proactive and innovative problem-solver and exhibit a high sense of urgency
Must be team-oriented, collaborative, and engaged/interested
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel in particular
Experience working with database tools and financial reporting tools and concepts
Preferred
Graduate degree is preferred (particular preference for MBA or JD)
Formal project management or process improvement credentials preferred (for example, PMP certification, Six Sigma Certification, LPM-specific cert, etc.)
AmLaw 100 experience is preferable
Some familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma project/process principles
Experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau a plus
Experience with SQL a plus
Experience with law firm accounting platforms particularly Elite Enterprise and 3E is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Dependent care
Health care flexible spending accounts
401K Plan
Profit-Sharing
Paid Time-Off
Robust Wellness Program
Company
Steptoe LLP
In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe* has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.
1001-5000 employees
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