Legal Project Manager

About the role

Venable is seeking a Legal Project Manager who can bring their expertise in legal project management, legal finance, and law firm financial operations to enhance matter efficiency and financial performance. This role is hybrid and can be based in any Venable office.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the firm’s suite of technology, including AI-enabled tools, to improve legal project management processes, efficiency, decision-making, and matter outcomes.
• Develop and manage matter budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for client use; prepare financial reports, accruals, and client budget updates for attorneys, clients, and firm leadership.
• Monitor matter financial performance, including budget-to-actual results, WIP, realization, fees, collections, and budget variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with attorneys to manage matter scope, staffing, financial risks, and client expectations throughout the matter lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Finance, Billing, and other business services teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Drive the adoption of consistent legal project management practices, reporting tools, and matter management processes while supporting enhancements to financial systems and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required; JD or MBA strongly preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in legal project management, legal finance, pricing, or law firm financial operations.
• Experience developing matter budgets, financial forecasts, and performance reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and law firm financial systems such as Aderant or Elite; experience and proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize processes, leverage technology, and enhance reporting while driving consistency across matters.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, and business professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal software and technology.

Skills

• Legal project management.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Technology implementation and integration.
• Collaboration and relationship building.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range of $150,000 - $175,000 per year in New York, NY.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid vacation and sick time, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Orientation to the firm’s benefit offerings upon hire.

Pay

The pay range for candidates in New York, NY is $150,000 - $175,000 per year.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position and can be based in any Venable office.