Legal Project Manager - Process Improvement & Training

K&L Gates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Legal Project Manager in New York to manage complex legal matters. You'll work closely with legal teams, facilitating the development of firmwide training on legal project management, and ensure efficient management of matters through all project stages.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree or J.D., and strong project management skills across legal settings. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $128,000 to $217,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in law, consulting, or project management.
• Experience translating project management methodology to a legal setting.
• Formal project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters through all stages including planning and evaluation.
• Provide on-demand support to legal teams.
• Support development of firmwide training on legal project management.

Skills

Project management techniques

Legal services environment knowledge

Change management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or J.D.

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a Legal Project Manager in New York to manage complex legal matters. You'll work closely with legal teams, facilitating the development of firmwide training on legal project management, and ensure efficient management of matters through all project stages.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree or J.D., and strong project management skills across legal settings. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $128,000 to $217,000 annually.