H1: Proskauer is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager in the United States
H2: Join the world-renowned law firm to manage complex and innovative matters
The world-renowned law firm, Proskauer, is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager in the United States. This is a full-time position that requires physical presence in the firm's offices at least three times a week. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, with an advanced degree preferred, and at least 7 years of professional work experience. Previous experience in data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
Proskauer is known for its pragmatic and business-savvy approach, making it the go-to firm for high-profile and game-changing matters. With over 800 lawyers in key financial centers around the world, Proskauer represents top organizations and global players. From asset managers to Fortune 500 companies, the firm works seamlessly across practices, industries, and jurisdictions to provide clients with exceptional legal representation.
As a Senior Legal Project Manager, you will work closely with the Legal Project Management team to support lawyers in managing the firm's business and clients. This includes early-stage matter engagement and budgeting, on-going matter lifecycle support, and reporting/monitoring to increase profitability and scalability. You will also collaborate with various Business Services teams to contribute to the development of the firm's legal operations strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills. They must also be a self-starter, highly organized, and a team player. As a Senior LPM, you will serve as an expert in scoping and developing budgets across multiple practice areas within the firm. You will also manage high-profile, large-scale matter management and budget monitoring projects for client engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Expertly scope and develop budgets for multiple practice areas within the firm
- Manage high-profile, large-scale matter management and budget monitoring projects for client engagements
- Support the Legal Project Management function's objectives by leveraging tools such as Iridium, Clocktimizer, Aderant, HighQ, Smartsheet, Foundation, Preqin, Bloomberg, SSRS reports, Excel, and other data analysis/reporting tools
- Ensure timely and accurate budgets and progress reports for internal and external clients
- Assist in the preparation of client-facing reports, marketing materials, and presentation materials
- Identify and proactively raise issues or opportunities with the appropriate team member, track them through resolution, and document lessons learned
- Gain proficiency in the firm's systems and data, applying financial concepts and problem-solving skills to leverage these resources for the benefit of the Legal Project Management department and attorneys
- Partner with various Business Services teams to provide project support and contribute to process improvement throughout the matter lifecycle
- Collaborate with Knowledge Management, Practice Management, and Information Services to support practice innovation initiatives
- Train, coach, and mentor junior team members in Legal Project Management best practices, fostering professional growth and ensuring high standards for client service and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred
- JD and/or law practice experience preferred
- 7+ years of experience in a professional work environment required
- PMP or Prince 2 Certification preferred
- Previous experience with data analysis and reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, SSRS, Power BI is a plus)
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills
- Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and a team player
Compensation:
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $170,000-$220,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Proskauer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Join Proskauer, the world-renowned law firm, as a Senior Legal Project Manager and be a part of managing complex and innovative matters for top organizations and global players. Apply now and take your career to the next level.
