Project Management Attorney

The Project Management Attorney position at Wilson Elser is available in our Philadelphia office and offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

About the Role

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with over 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices nationwide. Founded in 1978, we are ranked among the top 200 law firms by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We are also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners, matter teams, and clients to scope and manage projects across various litigation practices.
• Work with national client services teams to develop and execute initiatives for client service and relationship development.
• Advise on best practices for client account management, service delivery, and project scope management.
• Interface with clients on litigation readiness, response, and matter management, including monitoring and service delivery improvements.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of project management and legal process innovation tools.
• Review and optimize staffing arrangements in collaboration with partners and practice management.
• Supervise legal staff dedicated to diverse client services tasks within the litigation portfolio.
• Liaise with trial and local counsel on litigated matters.
• Facilitate communication within matter teams to ensure the appropriate effort is expended on tasks.
• Help ensure adherence with client outside counsel guidelines.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• 5+ years of law firm, in-house, or legal tech experience with litigation required.
• 2+ years in legal project management required.
• 2+ years managing and directing the work of others required.
• Experience with transportation and logistics, general liability, and commercial litigation a plus.
• Ability to achieve optimum legal outcomes in a timely manner by focusing on key objectives, seeking efficient legal solutions, prioritizing multiple matters and issues, and avoiding unnecessary disputes.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas, and be able to communicate with various personalities at all levels of management and staff in solving problems quickly and effectively.
• Deep understanding of attorney (or equivalent professional services) work product and diverse work styles.
• Willingness and ability to develop deep understanding of practice areas and the clients and industries we support.
• Communication: Strong focus on client service and responsiveness; ability to work in a consultative manner. Advanced communication and writing skills in order to convey and explain various project scenarios, to report progress on process improvement, and to make recommendations to better manage the engagement.
• Collaboration: Ability to cultivate and foster relationships and serve as a trusted advisor at all levels of the organization; demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and ability to lead, influence and motivate others. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work seamlessly with client representatives, colleagues, and as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple projects, organize and prioritize issues and workload, and a proven ability to manage time and resources in order to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan.
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Flexible, hybrid working arrangement.