Legal Project Manager

This leading global Law firm is looking for Senior LPM to start immediately. Due to growth of the business the team is progressing rapidly and requires an accomplished LPM to join their innovative client value division. The successful candidate will be asked to support case teams throughout the LPM lifecycle, including scoping, planning and budgeting resources on a matter.

Day to day duties:

• Support attorney teams in planning and implementation of matters/projects
• Track and manage attorney fees and costs and reporting to clients
• Manage internal budgeting based on client retainers to maximize firm profitability
• Hold regular meetings with attorneys and partners to track spend
• Strategize litigation priorities to comply with budget restrictions
• Forecast attorney fees/costs for transactional matters
• Manage large attorney teams to ensure accurate fee estimates
• Track invoices issued and payments received to reconcile complex client accounts
• Coordinate with CFO analyze fees and costs and assist fee negotiations/renegotiations
• Track and report on attorney utilization, including recommendation on staffing assignments

Minimum person requirements:

• BA, BSc or equivalent bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree is preferred (particular preference for MBA or JD)
• Formal project management or process improvement credentials
• Proven professional experience, preferably in areas related to law firm pricing or LPM

Please contact Simon ASAP if you wish to discuss this role or any other opportunity.