Legal Project Manager (LPM)

Venable LLP•New York, NY

15d•$150,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Venable, we are looking for a Legal Project Manager (LPM) to operate as an AI-forward adopter. This role will partner with attorneys and business professionals to enhance matter efficiency and financial performance. This is a hybrid position and can be based in any Venable office.

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.
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

JD or MBA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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