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• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Legal Operations Manager

If youre a seasoned leader who has experience in legal operations, enjoys building scalable processes, and are driven by data-led improvements, come lead with us.
At Allied Public Adjusters, we dont just adjust claims we advocate for policyholders and uncover the full truth behind every loss. Since 1997, weve worked on behalf of policyholders to demand whats right using technical expertise, field investigations, and uncompromising quality.

Our legal team is not just made of lawyers they are protectors of our clients rights, strategists in the face of insurance resistance, and trusted leaders in our organization. As the Legal Operations Manager, youll lead our legal team, drive performance through efficiency improvements and training, and scale our legal operations without sacrificing precision.

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Core Values: Go-Getters, Relationship Builders, Intelligent Experts, Truth Champions

Allied Public Adjusters is committed to uncovering the full extent of losses through detailed investigations and providing comprehensive claim demands based on our discoveries. With a legacy since 1997, we combine state-licensed expertise with an in-house assortment of legal professionals, construction estimators, accountants, and adjusters. At Allied, we're not just about claims; we're about people. Join us as we advocate for transparency, equity, and the rightful interests of our community.

Role:As Legal Operations Manager, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the processes, tools, and resources that enable the legal function to operate efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with business objectives. This role acts as the operational backbone of the legal team, driving improvements in legal claim management, workflow automation, vendor oversight, and compliance tracking.

Youll work closely with the VP of Operations to scale capacity, build SOPs, implement KPIs, deliver training and develop a legal culture that delivers excellence on every file.

Responsibilities:
Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align legal processes with overall business goals.

Collaborate closely with our VP of Operations to align the legal team with other operational departments and provide legal expertise.

Supervise, mentor, and manage a team of staff attorneys to ensure adherence to standardized procedures.

Assign casework, monitor performance, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.

Provide ongoing training and professional development for the Operations Division.

Help oversee litigation strategy related to property insurance claims.

Review and approve legal correspondence and complex legal settlement agreements.

Maintain awareness of changes in insurance laws and public adjusting rules across jurisdictions.

Ensure the company complies with all state and federal regulations governing public adjusting and legal practice.

Uphold ethical practices and manage conflicts of interest.

Participate in cross departmental strategic planning, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives.

Ensure the legal team provides exceptional internal service with a strong focus on advocacy and results.

What will success look like in the role after one year?
Implement, measure, and get live reporting on KPIs for the team.

Consistent and timely delivery of high-quality legal work that meets established KPIs.

A highly engaged, accountable, and continually improving legal team culture.

An expanded, refined external vendor network effectively meeting organizational needs.

Regularly conducted quarterly trainings across multiple departments.

Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Active license to practice law in California; multi-state licensure a plus.

Ability to become licensed in other jurisdictions.

Minimum of 7 years experience in legal operations, preferably with experience in insurance law, civil litigation, and/or public adjusting.

Proven experience overseeing property insurance claims litigation is preferred.

Strong leadership, mentorship, and team development skills.

Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

High-level organizational and case management abilities.

Proficient with legal case management systems and technology tools.

Experience working with public adjusting firms.

Salary:
NEED TO ADD

Benefits:
401(k) with 3% non-elective contribution.

Health and dental insurance.

Car and phone allowance.

Generous paid holidays and paid time-off.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

Our Core Values
We Show Up with G.R.I.T.

Every day. In every role. Through every decision and every moment of every engagement. This is the ethos that defines us. So, lets define it for one another.


Go-Getters: We pursue truth and fairness with speed and expertise. We are responsive, proactive, and committed to prompt, professional service.


Relationship Builders: We nurture relationships based on mutual respectchallenging insurers when we must and helping them when we can, all in the spirit of resolving claim matters fairly.


Intelligent Experts: We work to achieve mastery of our respective crafts, trusting our teammates to do the same. By focusing on core competencies, we create a team stronger than the sum of its parts.


Truth Champions: We pursue truth above all else. To champion our clients interests most effectively, we seek precisely what is owednothing more and absolutely nothing less.

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Our client is seeking a permanent full-time Legal Manager to join their team. This role will develop, implement and oversee compliance, regulatory and legal adherence within the organization, ensuring all operations align with industry standards and corporate governance principles. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong background in manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and legal compliance.
- Develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address potential risks or violations.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure corporate governance standards are maintained across all business functions.
- Provide expert guidance on legal and regulatory matters related to manufacturing, retail, and wholesale operations.
- Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies and senior management, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
- Educate staff on compliance requirements and best practices through training sessions and workshops.
- Stay updated on changes in regulatory laws and industry standards to advise the company effectively.
- Handle investigations into potential compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure contracts, agreements, and business practices align with corporate legal policies.
- Support cross-functional teams in implementing compliance-related initiatives and improvements.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in legal and compliance management, particularly within manufacturing, retail, or wholesale sectors.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory laws and corporate governance practices.
- Proven ability to develop and implement compliance frameworks.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and enforce solutions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across various teams.
- Familiarity with corporate legal procedures and documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
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As a member of the Office of General Counsel (OGC), the Legal Project Manager, Legal Operations, plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and business processes. This position is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and closure of legal projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and budget. The core responsibility is to collaborate with the OGC's senior leadership and the Legal Operations team to develop and implement best practices for planning, performing, monitoring, and managing legal matters within a consistent framework, ensuring efficiency and quality deliverables.

Reporting directly to the Director of Legal Operations, the Legal Project Manager collaborates closely with executives, members of the OGC, and business partners in Innovations, Finance, Business Initiatives and Alliances, Strategic Planning, and other colleagues across the Institute.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Project Planning and Resource Management: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives, scope, timelines, resources, and budgets. Collaborate with the Director of Legal Operations to allocate and manage resources, including personnel, technology, and finances, ensuring projects are adequately supported and progress smoothly.

• Risk and Quality Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure project deliverables meet required standards and legal requirements through proactive problem-solving, quality checks, and continuous improvement.

• Communication and Coordination: Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients. Organize meetings, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project objectives. Implement and integrate legal project management tools to enhance collaboration.

• Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation: Track progress against established milestones and deliverables. Regularly report on project status to stakeholders, make necessary adjustments, and conduct post-project evaluations to access success and recommend improvements. Develop and implement dashboards and reporting systems to enhance information sharing and decision-making.

• Document and Knowledge Management: Collaboration with the General Counsel, senior counsel, and the Director of Legal Operations to optimize SharePoint for efficient document management and contract processes. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards in shared IT services.

• Engagement and Budget Management: Collaborate with the Director of Legal Operations in managing law firm and legal consultant engagements, including assisting with forecasting and monitoring budgets, developing RFPs, and automating budget processes. Track legal projects to provide regular reports on milestones and areas of improvement.

• Process Improvement and Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment within the OGC and with key stakeholders. Provide mentorship and training in project management and process improvement, implementing Six Sigma recommendations to optimize processes and reduce legal spend.

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• 5 years of substantive project management experience, with familiarity with legal processes and operations within a corporate legal department or law firm setting.

• Experience using formal project management and process improvement tools and techniques.

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• Familiarity with matter management systems, contract management systems, extranets, online data rooms, collaboration tools and SharePoint sites.

• Essential communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams of legal executives and business partners.

• Willing to challenge and question assumptions and propose alternative and bold solutions

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma certification is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to align legal priorities with institutional objectives and contribute to strategic planning, while functioning as a change agent to drive and manage organizational change.

• Proficient in legal project management and knowledge management tools, along with advanced Excels of other data analytics tools for process improvements and operational efficiency.

• Dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, identify bottlenecks in project execution, and developing effective solutions.

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, working effectively across multi-functional teams and fostering teamwork within the OGC and the Institute.

• Proactive project and task management skills, ensuring timely completion of tasks with strong attention to detail and facility with numbers for data-driven decision making.

• Commitment to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information, coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff that offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

EEOC Poster

As a member of the Office of General Counsel (OGC), the Legal Project Manager, Legal Operations, plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and business processes. This position is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and closure of legal projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and budget. The core responsibility is to collaborate with the OGC's senior leadership and the Legal Operations team to develop and implement best practices for planning, performing, monitoring, and managing legal matters within a consistent framework, ensuring efficiency and quality deliverables.
Reporting directly to the Director of Legal Operations, the Legal Project Manager collaborates closely with executives, members of the OGC, and business partners in Innovations, Finance, Business Initiatives and Alliances, Strategic Planning, and other colleagues across the Institute.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
+ Project Planning and Resource Management: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives, scope, timelines, resources, and budgets. Collaborate with the Director of Legal Operations to allocate and manage resources, including personnel, technology, and finances, ensuring projects are adequately supported and progress smoothly.
+ Risk and Quality Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure project deliverables meet required standards and legal requirements through proactive problem-solving, quality checks, and continuous improvement.
+ Communication and Coordination: Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients. Organize meetings, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project objectives. Implement and integrate legal project management tools to enhance collaboration.
+ Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation: Track progress against established milestones and deliverables. Regularly report on project status to stakeholders, make necessary adjustments, and conduct post-project evaluations to access success and recommend improvements. Develop and implement dashboards and reporting systems to enhance information sharing and decision-making.
+ Document and Knowledge Management: Collaboration with the General Counsel, senior counsel, and the Director of Legal Operations to optimize SharePoint for efficient document management and contract processes. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards in shared IT services.
+ Engagement and Budget Management: Collaborate with the Director of Legal Operations in managing law firm and legal consultant engagements, including assisting with forecasting and monitoring budgets, developing RFPs, and automating budget processes. Track legal projects to provide regular reports on milestones and areas of improvement.
+ Process Improvement and Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment within the OGC and with key stakeholders. Provide mentorship and training in project management and process improvement, implementing Six Sigma recommendations to optimize processes and reduce legal spend.
+ Bachelor's Degree required.
+ 5 years of substantive project management experience, with familiarity with legal processes and operations within a corporate legal department or law firm setting.
+ Experience using formal project management and process improvement tools and techniques.
+ Strong analytical and project management skills.
+ Familiarity with matter management systems, contract management systems, extranets, online data rooms, collaboration tools and SharePoint sites.
+ Essential communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams of legal executives and business partners.
+ Willing to challenge and question assumptions and propose alternative and bold solutions
+ Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma certification is preferred.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:**
+ Ability to align legal priorities with institutional objectives and contribute to strategic planning, while functioning as a change agent to drive and manage organizational change.
+ Proficient in legal project management and knowledge management tools, along with advanced Excels of other data analytics tools for process improvements and operational efficiency.
+ Dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, identify bottlenecks in project execution, and developing effective solutions.
+ Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, working effectively across multi-functional teams and fostering teamwork within the OGC and the Institute.
+ Proactive project and task management skills, ensuring timely completion of tasks with strong attention to detail and facility with numbers for data-driven decision making.
+ Commitment to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information, coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff that offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
**EEOC Poster**

LEGAL PROJECT MANAGER

Finance Department

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration. The firm is seeking a full-time Legal Project Manager to work closely with our finance and pricing teams, clients, and attorneys in the efficient management of legal matters. The Legal Project Manager will be expected to interact professionally with partners, clients and procurement teams and administrative teams. This is an exempt position and reports to the Associate Director, Legal Project Management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify & develop LPM best practices, templates, tools & checklists to improve client service.
• Review & test legal technology options, while ensuring data governance and security.
• Support matter teams in responding to a client's request for proposal (RFP) - including scoping and estimating a matter, drafting example LPM documents and creating a transparent communications and project plan catered to a client's needs.
• Manage matters to project plans, with status reports, workstream, deadline & budget tracking.
• Provide financial projections and recommend action for changes in scope, time and cost.
• Actively collect/store feedback from matter teams/clients with the goal of continuous improvement.
• Act as an on-demand consultant to matter & admin teams for best practice guidance, innovative improvements and efficiency recommendations.
• Utilize genAI to gain efficiencies in daily tasks.
• Maintain repository for client Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), create OCG summaries and update database / billing system with OCG rules.
• Participate in the creation and presentation of LPM training materials for client teams.
• Ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proactive, self-learner who is motivated & results-oriented with a positive, team-player attitude.
• Comprehension of/experience with law firm financial metrics and alternative fee arrangements.
• Knowledge of Aderant.
• Intermediate/Advanced experience with SQL.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks and heavy workloads efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with senior management, clients, and partners.

• Ability to boldly ask why, and, with tact, influence and propose alternative solutions.

• Experience with LLMs, NLP, machine learning and AI generally.

Requirements:

• Coursework/certification(s) in project management principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI.
• Ability and willingness to develop a strong comprehension of the firm's financial system.
• High level of attention to detail, accountability and initiative.
• Flexibility to work outside scheduled hours (9:30am-5:30pm EST) as required.

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Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Project Manager position. This position may be filled remotely, or in one of the following office locations: Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO.

The Legal Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Legal Operations team and the Strategic Pricing team in the implementation of the Husch Blackwell LPM Program Standards. This role will also support LPM technology and provide assistance to attorneys with regard to matter management best practices and tools, including but not limited to scoping work, budgeting, monitoring, developing process and communication plans, and conducting post-project reviews. Essential job functions include:

• Assist attorneys in defining client value perspective.
• Identify and evaluate market trends and opportunities with respect to legal service delivery models, cost structures and client service; identify factors affecting our delivery of value on client engagements and propose/coach attorneys on methods to improve.
• Responsible for the statistical analysis and development of task-based billing trend reports. Work closely with attorneys and the pricing team to propose and implement appropriate fee arrangements based on quantitative data.
• Direct & coordinate with Practice Specialty Center (PSC) Leaders on the implementation of efficient processes associated with the most commonly-used matter types.
• Assist PSC leaders in identifying unprofitable matter types and propose solutions for improvement.
• Collaborate internally and with clients and their support teams to implement processes and address clients needs, ensuring a seamless relationship; coordinate the administrative oversight of legal project management initiatives for clients.
• Organize and conduct client (and client team) LPM meetings, provide documentation and implementation support to achieve defined objectives.
• Support Client Service Team efforts related to LPM, pricing, process improvement and related client technology.
• Assist in firmwide LPM training efforts including co-conducting workshops, PSC presentations, Strategic Business Unit (SBU) presentations and client team presentations.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and piloting innovative legal technologies and process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining the legal service delivery process through technology improvements, business process reengineering or other approaches. Partner with internal support teams to design, build and implement innovative solutions.
• Lead or participate in change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new tools, processes, or client service models.
• Supervise ongoing development of client budgets and monthly tracking of actual performance against budgets to assist with internal and external client management.
• Regularly assist or present to internal groups on legal project management, pricing, profitability, and law firm economics.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree with major coursework in Accounting or Finance required; Masters Degree or Juris Doctorate in related field preferred or commensurate professional and educational experience.
• 7 years of progressive expertise in related area required.
• Substantial experience in the area of project management, implementation of project management disciplines, and direct work with partner-level client managers required; experience in an LLP partnership structure strongly preferred.
• Robust knowledge of legal staffing, budgeting, profit modeling and project management tools required; ability to identify clients value perspective and assist partners in aligning their legal service delivery to that perspective.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across multiple levels within an organization.
• Familiarity with data warehouse extraction and budget platforms required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft office products, specifically Excel and MS Project or similar Project Management software.
  
  

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

Compensation And Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law . The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $94,000 - $80,000
• State of Colorado: 87,000 - 155,000
  
  

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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• Employment type Full-time

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• Job function Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries Law Practice

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Lathrop GPM, one of the nation's leading law firms, has an immediate opening for a Legal Project Manager in any of our locations with a preference for our Minneapolis, MN or Kansas City, MO location. This position is responsible for developing and supporting attorneys with client-facing legal projects. This position will work closely with the Chief Client Officer, Sr. Pricing Manager, Client Service Manager and firm attorneys across all levels to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of legal projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. This role involves direct client communication including being able to sell legal project management tools to attorneys and clients, coordinating teams, managing resources, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The Legal Project Manager Role also plays a crucial role in cost management, risk mitigation, and process improvement within the firm.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Overland Park, St. Cloud, St. Louis, San Jose, Redwood Shores and Washington, D.C. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

* Collaborate with the Chief Client Officer, Directors of Practice Management, Director of Business Development, Sr. Pricing Manager and Client Service Manager, to identify service areas, clients or attorneys who are well positioned to benefit from project management support.

* Collaborate with attorneys and clients to scope out projects and develop matter plans that identify objectives, budgets deliverables, and timelines.

* Coordinate resources, including personnel, technology, and other materials, to optimize project delivery. This role will be the internal owner of our HighQ vendor relationship and involve overseeing matter onboarding for client engagements.

* Collaborating with the firm's pricing and finance teams, proactively track and manage matter budgets with respect to time billed, timekeeper expenses, vendor expenses and write-offs, flag out-of-scope work to improve overall matter efficiency.

* Collaborate with attorneys and Directors of Practice Management to identify resources and staffing that best align with budget proposals.

* Monitor matter metrics, including hours worked and time billed, and report updates to the legal team on a weekly (or as needed) basis.

* Provide organizational and analytical support to legal teams for various types of matters throughout the engagement.

* Ensure that internal stakeholders are receiving timely, accurate and professionally presented budgets and progress reports.

* Provide support and guidance to attorneys who are preparing for post-matter reviews with internal teams or clients.

* Consistently deliver elevated experiences for attorneys and clients. Take ownership of issues, resolve them to completion, overcome obstacles and impediments to extraordinary service and minimize the efforts for attorneys and the client.

* As requested, educate clients on Lathrop GPMs Legal Project Management Program. This will often include training client staff on how best to collaborate with us on LPM initiatives.

* Collaborate with Client & Practice Innovation Team in developing project management training for attorneys and paralegals.

* Collaborate with attorneys and staff to find efficiencies in processes related to client matters.

* Train, coach and mentor the attorney team in legal project management tools, methods, and best practices.

* Develop and present communications of legal project management successes for use in internal communications, client pitches and RFPs.

* Stay abreast of trends in legal project management and communicate learnings to firm as appropriate.

Requirements

* Strong customer service, commitment to meeting deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

* Knowledge of law firm processes and attorney-client relationships.

* Knowledge regarding all project management phases and documentation including project plans, charters, budget estimates, and risk assessments

* Knowledge of law firm pricing models and application of project management to maximize the efficiencies and profitability of each model

* Ability to form strong and trusted relationships with attorneys and staff and to be recognized as a credible resource.

* Strong oral and written communication skills with business professionals, attorneys, and staff.

* Knowledge of, and skills in, business analytics and the applications used for business analytics in law firms.

* Ability to define a project and establish relative priorities among competing and demanding deliverables.

* Strategic thinker, with the ability to craft novel solutions that are responsive to client and attorney needs.

* Ability to be flexible and work independently with limited or no supervision.

* Strong technology skills.

* A bachelor's degree is required, but a JD or MBA degree is preferred.

* Project or process management certification is preferred, including legal project management, PMP, or Six Sigma.

* Two- five years of experience managing large projects with complex variables and budgets within a highly matrixed organization.

* Management experience.

* Large law firm, corporate legal department or other similar service industry experience preferred.

Current anticipated salary range for applicants as required by applicable state laws is $115,000 - $55,000 in Minneapolis, Kansas City or Chicago depending on experience and location. Current anticipated salary range for applicants as required by applicable state laws is 120,000 - 175,000 in Washington DC and Boston. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range. Full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan and paid days off, including PTO, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

The application window is anticipated to close on or after September 1, 2025.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

Lathrop GPM LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment. Lathrop GPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Lathrop GPM without prior approval from an HR Manager will be considered unsolicited and the property of Lathrop GPM.

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Description

Lathrop GPM, one of the nation's leading law firms, has an immediate opening for a Legal Project Manager in any of our locations with a preference for our Minneapolis, MN or Kansas City, MO location. This position is responsible for developing and supporting attorneys with client-facing legal projects. This position will work closely with the Chief Client Officer, Sr. Pricing Manager, Client Service Manager and firm attorneys across all levels to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of legal projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. This role involves direct client communication including being able to sell legal project management tools to attorneys and clients, coordinating teams, managing resources, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The Legal Project Manager Role also plays a crucial role in cost management, risk mitigation, and process improvement within the firm.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Overland Park, St. Cloud, St. Louis, San Jose, Redwood Shores and Washington, D.C. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

* Collaborate with the Chief Client Officer, Directors of Practice Management, Director of Business Development, Sr. Pricing Manager and Client Service Manager, to identify service areas, clients or attorneys who are well positioned to benefit from project management support.

* Collaborate with attorneys and clients to scope out projects and develop matter plans that identify objectives, budgets deliverables, and timelines.

* Coordinate resources, including personnel, technology, and other materials, to optimize project delivery. This role will be the internal owner of our HighQ vendor relationship and involve overseeing matter onboarding for client engagements.

* Collaborating with the firm's pricing and finance teams, proactively track and manage matter budgets with respect to time billed, timekeeper expenses, vendor expenses and write-offs, flag out-of-scope work to improve overall matter efficiency.

* Collaborate with attorneys and Directors of Practice Management to identify resources and staffing that best align with budget proposals.

* Monitor matter metrics, including hours worked and time billed, and report updates to the legal team on a weekly (or as needed) basis.

* Provide organizational and analytical support to legal teams for various types of matters throughout the engagement.

* Ensure that internal stakeholders are receiving timely, accurate and professionally presented budgets and progress reports.

* Provide support and guidance to attorneys who are preparing for post-matter reviews with internal teams or clients.

* Consistently deliver elevated experiences for attorneys and clients. Take ownership of issues, resolve them to completion, overcome obstacles and impediments to extraordinary service and minimize the efforts for attorneys and the client.

* As requested, educate clients on Lathrop GPMs Legal Project Management Program. This will often include training client staff on how best to collaborate with us on LPM initiatives.

* Collaborate with Client & Practice Innovation Team in developing project management training for attorneys and paralegals.

* Collaborate with attorneys and staff to find efficiencies in processes related to client matters.

* Train, coach and mentor the attorney team in legal project management tools, methods, and best practices.

* Develop and present communications of legal project management successes for use in internal communications, client pitches and RFPs.

* Stay abreast of trends in legal project management and communicate learnings to firm as appropriate.

Requirements

* Strong customer service, commitment to meeting deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

* Knowledge of law firm processes and attorney-client relationships.

* Knowledge regarding all project management phases and documentation including project plans, charters, budget estimates, and risk assessments

* Knowledge of law firm pricing models and application of project management to maximize the efficiencies and profitability of each model

* Ability to form strong and trusted relationships with attorneys and staff and to be recognized as a credible resource.

* Strong oral and written communication skills with business professionals, attorneys, and staff.

* Knowledge of, and skills in, business analytics and the applications used for business analytics in law firms.

* Ability to define a project and establish relative priorities among competing and demanding deliverables.

* Strategic thinker, with the ability to craft novel solutions that are responsive to client and attorney needs.

* Ability to be flexible and work independently with limited or no supervision.

* Strong technology skills.

* A bachelor's degree is required, but a JD or MBA degree is preferred.

* Project or process management certification is preferred, including legal project management, PMP, or Six Sigma.

* Two- five years of experience managing large projects with complex variables and budgets within a highly matrixed organization.

* Management experience.

* Large law firm, corporate legal department or other similar service industry experience preferred.

Current anticipated salary range for applicants as required by applicable state laws is $115,000 - $55,000 in Minneapolis, Kansas City or Chicago depending on experience and location. Current anticipated salary range for applicants as required by applicable state laws is 120,000 - 175,000 in Washington DC and Boston. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range. Full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan and paid days off, including PTO, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

The application window is anticipated to close on or after September 1, 2025.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

Lathrop GPM LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment. Lathrop GPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Lathrop GPM without prior approval from an HR Manager will be considered unsolicited and the property of Lathrop GPM.

EOE/M/F/D/V NO PHONE CALLS

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Description

Lathrop GPM, one of the nation's leading law firms, has an immediate opening for a Legal Project Manager in any of our locations with a preference for our Minneapolis, MN or Kansas City, MO location. This position is responsible for developing and supporting attorneys with client-facing legal projects. This position will work closely with the Chief Client Officer, Sr. Pricing Manager, Client Service Manager and firm attorneys across all levels to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of legal projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. This role involves direct client communication including being able to sell legal project management tools to attorneys and clients, coordinating teams, managing resources, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The Legal Project Manager Role also plays a crucial role in cost management, risk mitigation, and process improvement within the firm.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Overland Park, St. Cloud, St. Louis, San Jose, Redwood Shores and Washington, D.C. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

*Collaborate with the Chief Client Officer, Directors of Practice Management, Director of Business Development, Sr. Pricing Manager and Client Service Manager, to identify service areas, clients or attorneys who are well positioned to benefit from project management support.

*Collaborate with attorneys and clients to scope out projects and develop matter plans that identify objectives, budgets deliverables, and timelines.

*Coordinate resources, including personnel, technology, and other materials, to optimize project delivery. This role will be the internal owner of our HighQ vendor relationship and involve overseeing matter onboarding for client engagements.

*Collaborating with the firm's pricing and finance teams, proactively track and manage matter budgets with respect to time billed, timekeeper expenses, vendor expenses and write-offs, flag out-of-scope work to improve overall matter efficiency.

*Collaborate with attorneys and Directors of Practice Management to identify resources and staffing that best align with budget proposals.

*Monitor matter metrics, including hours worked and time billed, and report updates to the legal team on a weekly (or as needed) basis.

*Provide organizational and analytical support to legal teams for various types of matters throughout the engagement.

*Ensure that internal stakeholders are receiving timely, accurate and professionally presented budgets and progress reports.

*Provide support and guidance to attorneys who are preparing for post-matter reviews with internal teams or clients.

*Consistently deliver elevated experiences for attorneys and clients. Take ownership of issues, resolve them to completion, overcome obstacles and impediments to extraordinary service and minimize the efforts for attorneys and the client.

*As requested, educate clients on Lathrop GPMs Legal Project Management Program. This will often include training client staff on how best to collaborate with us on LPM initiatives.

*Collaborate with Client & Practice Innovation Team in developing project management training for attorneys and paralegals.

*Collaborate with attorneys and staff to find efficiencies in processes related to client matters.

*Train, coach and mentor the attorney team in legal project management tools, methods, and best practices.

*Develop and present communications of legal project management successes for use in internal communications, client pitches and RFPs.

*Stay abreast of trends in legal project management and communicate learnings to firm as appropriate.

Requirements

*Strong customer service, commitment to meeting deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

*Knowledge of law firm processes and attorney-client relationships.

*Knowledge regarding all project management phases and documentation including project plans, charters, budget estimates, and risk assessments

*Knowledge of law firm pricing models and application of project management to maximize the efficiencies and profitability of each model

*Ability to form strong and trusted relationships with attorneys and staff and to be recognized as a credible resource.

*Strong oral and written communication skills with business professionals, attorneys, and staff.

*Knowledge of, and skills in, business analytics and the applications used for business analytics in law firms.

*Ability to define a project and establish relative priorities among competing and demanding deliverables.

*Strategic thinker, with the ability to craft novel solutions that are responsive to client and attorney needs.

*Ability to be flexible and work independently with limited or no supervision.

*Strong technology skills.

*A bachelor's degree is required, but a JD or MBA degree is preferred.

*Project or process management certification is preferred, including legal project management, PMP, or Six Sigma.

*Two- five years of experience managing large projects with complex variables and budgets within a highly matrixed organization.

*Management experience.

*Large law firm, corporate legal department or other similar service industry experience preferred.

Current anticipated salary range for applicants as required by applicable state laws is $115,000 - $155,000 depending on experience. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range. Full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan and paid days off, including PTO, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

The application window is anticipated to close on or after August 22, 2025.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

Lathrop GPM LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment. Lathrop GPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Lathrop GPM without prior approval from an HR Manager will be considered unsolicited and the property of Lathrop GPM.

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