Legal Project Manager
Company: SourcePro Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Legal Project
Manager for a large global law firm to be based in the New York
office. This role offers a high base, excellent benefits and
tremendous growth opportunities within a top ranked global law
firm. Responsibilities Guide legal teams through the LPM process
including scoping, planning, budgeting, executing and controlling
the work, cost and resources on a matter. Contribute to the
discussions of engagement management strategy, goals and related
deliverables. Skillfully adapt LPM tools and techniques to the
circumstances so that it is a help, not a hindrance, to the client
and legal team. Work with partners, legal staff and relevant
business services personnel to create and monitor scope documents,
staffing plans and budgets. Work with the firm’s Revenue
Administration staff to develop appropriate pricing structures for
matters. Also work with lawyers and staff to develop task codes and
coordinate the implementation and utilization of those codes. Must
be able to track and analyze actual engagement time and costs
against budget, and help senior lawyers proactively address
expected budget variances. Continuously identify improvements to
the LPM processes and support the change management of implementing
these LPM processes. Coordinate regular project team meetings in
consultation with the partners and/or lead associate(s). Develop
project plan, prepare notes and follow up on action items. Help
identify and evaluate risks within each engagement and communicate
appropriately to the partner. Plan and track timelines, milestones
and dependencies. Help identify new working efficiencies where
appropriate and coach team accordingly. Support the post-engagement
review process. Research practice area processes through
discussions with fee earners and identify potential areas of
improvement. Suggest and create reports to improve transparency to
both the legal team and, potentially to the client at the partner’s
direction. Contribute to discussion about lessons learned and
identify templates for future use. Help reflect this input in
future engagement handling through improvements to training, tools
and techniques. Train, coach and mentor attorneys and business
services personnel on how to employ LPM on matters. Assist with
formal training programs. Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Demonstrates expertise in LPM and legal process re-engineering
techniques and tools. Ability to quickly comprehend and explain
complex issues and practices relevant to legal project management
of the engagement. Shows strong project management and leadership
skills. Has experience in leading complex projects and implementing
change in a global organization, as well as the ability to
influence stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrates excellent
understanding of law firm economics and financial management (e.g.,
pricing, budgeting). Displays strong analytical skills. Effective
at closely monitoring legal spend relative to budget and
proactively intervening to help the legal team deliver results to
expectations and on budget. Communicates effectively and
collaboratively at all levels. Diplomatic and skilled at building
rapport. Can be relied upon to keep the legal team informed of the
project status and provide input on actions that may be necessary
to keep the project on track. Excellent written communication
skills and ability to succinctly capture and convey management
information in writing and in presentations. Seeks improvements and
solutions in a proactive manner. Finds opportunities to save
lawyers time and leverage LPM for improved service, efficiency and
economics. Works in an agile and entrepreneurial manner. Exhibits a
continuous improvement mindset. Displays strong time management
skills. Responds quickly and positively to shifting demands and
opportunities. Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple
detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately and
delegate to others where needed. Has high level of comfort and
skill with MS Word and Excel. PowerPoint expertise a plus. Familiar
with one or more e-billing platforms and able to spot opportunities
to improve its effectiveness through process analysis and
re-engineering. Anticipates problems and issues and exercises
independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions. Takes
action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to
escalate issues. Is a proactive, self-starter who understands the
details and can integrate them into the larger, more strategic
context. 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;
continually learning and improving his/her own LPM-related
expertise. Qualifications A strong academic record, preferably of
graduate level (JD or MBA preferred). Prior experience working with
professional service firms (preferably law firms) or corporate
legal departments. M&A, Capital Markets, Project Finance or
Financial Services experience is preferred. Formal legal project
management qualification (e.g. PMP or equivalent) desirable.
Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma project/process principles.
Understanding and exposure to Agile approaches is desirable.
Experience using process mapping/planning techniques. Demonstrated
experience in leading teams. Demonstrated creative problem-solving
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