Senior Legal Project Manager Job at The ONeil Search Group, New York, NY

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  • The ONeil Search Group
  • New York, NY

Job Description

A leading global law firm's NY office is seeking a Senior Legal Project Manager

A minimum of 7 years in matter management within a law firm

Responsibilities include:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on legal matter management, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client expectations.
  • Develop and implement detailed matter plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure successful matter execution.
  • Support and participate in client pitches, delivering a persuasive explanation of how the firm will efficiently manage the project within the specified time, budget, and quality parameters.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal teams, clients, and third-party vendors, to ensure seamless matter progress and effective communication.
  • Manage resources, balancing workloads and availability, to optimize matter delivery without compromising quality or timelines.
  • Identify and assess potential risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to address matter challenges.
  • Track, analyze, and report matter budgets, costs, and resource utilization to maintain financial oversight.
  • Prepare regular matter updates, performance metrics, and post-matter analyses to share insights and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and implement best practices in matter management.
  • Work closely with various internal departments such as Finance, Business Development, Technology, and others to ensure effective coordination and alignment on matter requirement

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing relationships and expectations with various stakeholders, including the ability to influence high-value stakeholders.
  • Ability to bring new ideas and expertise to navigate a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • A minimum of 7 years in matter management within a law firm, with a strong understanding of legal processes, fee structures, and client service expectations.
  • Advanced Excel skills with a proven ability to analyze data, create financial models, and produce insightful reports.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana) is a plus.

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