Legal Project Manager
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 01, 2026
This job expires in: 23 days
Job Summary
Partnering with attorneys and business professionals, the hybrid Legal Project Manager will drive matter efficiency and financial performance while managing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in a collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
- Developing and managing matter budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
- Monitoring financial performance, including budget-to-actual results, WIP, realization, and collections
- Collaborating with attorneys to manage scope, staffing, financial risks, and client expectations
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; JD or MBA strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in legal project management, legal finance, or law firm financial operations
- Experience developing matter budgets and financial performance reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with law firm financial systems such as Aderant or Elite
- Strong proficiency with Power BI, data analysis, and financial modeling tools
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