Legal Project Manager

VanderHouwen; Matthews (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national staffing firm is seeking a highly driven Legal Project Manager to oversee complex client engagements. The ideal candidate will manage project execution, client relationships, and lead cross-functional teams. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in managing legal projects and strong communication skills. This is a fully remote position with a compensation of $48/hr, offering comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing legal projects within law firms or corporate legal departments.
• Proven ability to lead multiple high-volume, client-facing projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the presence to influence and lead effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships with a focus on responsiveness, clear communication, and delivering on expectations.
• Oversee project execution across legal, finance, and operations teams, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Identify risks and manage escalations to ensure prompt resolutions and continuous client satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Job description

Legal Project Manager
Our client is seeking a highly driven and solutions-oriented Legal Project Manager to lead complex client engagements with confidence, clarity, and accountability. This role requires someone who excels at building trusted relationships, managing cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive decision-maker with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of independently guiding high-stakes projects from initiation to completion.

This role is fully remote. Candidates must work EST hours and be located within one of the following states: DC, FL, OH, NY, NC, TN, MD, NJ, SC, VA, AL, CT, DE, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT, or WV.

Legal Project Manager Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships with a focus on responsiveness, clear communication, and delivering on expectations.
• Oversee project execution across legal, finance, and operations teams, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with contract terms.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, supporting hiring, training, performance management, and productivity tracking.
• Identify risks and manage escalations to ensure prompt resolutions and continuous client satisfaction.
• Monitor project budgets, lead billing accuracy, forecast revenue, and support process improvements to enhance overall service delivery.

Legal Project Manager Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing legal projects within law firms or corporate legal departments.
• Proven ability to lead multiple high-volume, client-facing projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the presence to influence and lead effectively.
• Demonstrated track record of aligning client needs with business goals and managing internal stakeholders.
• Experience with project planning, issue resolution, budgeting, and client invoicing in a legal or litigation support setting.

Compensation: $48/hr.

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As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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