Legal Project Manager

Fish & Richardson; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is seeking a Legal Project Manager to join The Hub, our remote-first finance team. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics for litigation matters, coordinating with legal, billing, accounting, and pricing teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a law firm or professional services, IP litigation experience preferred, and a degree in business or related field.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years experience in law firm or professional services.
• IP litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matter budgets, forecasts, reporting, and related databases.
• Monitor matter performance, costs, and variances; identify risks and solutions.
• Lead LPM resource for key clients coordinating with legal, billing, accounting, and pricing teams.
• Advance innovation via AI-enabled tools and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

AI technologies familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Legal Project Management/Pricing certification or JD/MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Legal project management/pricing tools

Job description

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s Hub team in our fast-paced Finance Department as a Legal Project Manager. This role is part of The Hub, Fish’s remote-first group of professionals. Hub employees work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. Those located in states with a Fish office will be given preference. DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX

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How Will You Make a Difference?

• Manage litigation matter budgets, forecasts, reporting, and related databases to support effective financial oversight and project tracking.
• Monitor matter performance, analyze costs and budget variances, identify risks, and recommend solutions to keep matters aligned with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Serve as the lead LPM resource for key clients by providing financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional coordination with legal, billing, accounting, and pricing teams.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through AI-enabled tools, process enhancements, best practice development, and strategic project management initiatives.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Legal Project Management/Pricing certification, JD, and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience with similar work in a law firm or professional services environment, with knowledge of litigation matters is required; IP litigation experience preferred; 5+ years experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and client service skills, with a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), legal project management/pricing tools, and AI technologies, along with a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, and adherence to firm policies and procedures.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives
• A positive culture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey
• The estimated starting pay range is $78,000-$98,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications. The salary range for this position is consistent across all geographic markets.

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.

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