Legal Project Manager (Staff Attorney)

Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. in the Tampa area (Ybor City) is seeking a Legal Project Manager to coordinate legal operations and technology projects.

You will work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery, scope alignment, and measurable efficiency gains that expand access to justice. The role emphasizes UX and accessibility, website maintenance, content automation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• JD required, active and in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 2+ years practicing attorney experience.
• 2+ years project or legal operations experience.
• Proficiency using website development tools (Drupal/WordPress preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills.

Responsibilities

• Support website development and enhancement projects
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and vendors
• Maintain website and digital platforms
• Research, validate, and upload legal content to chatbot and website
• Develop legal resources and document automation tools
• Track progress, risks, and timelines
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and testing
• Maintain project documentation and workflows
• Apply User Experience (UX) and accessibility best practices
• Support reporting and analytics
• Facilitate stakeholder communication

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to learn new systems

UX/accessibility best practices

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Drupal/WordPress

Job description

Overview Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Are you passionate about helping others who are in need across different groups? Do you value work life balance? If you answer yes to these questions, Bay Area Legal Services may be the workplace for you!

Bay Area Legal Services is a regional, non-profit public interest law firm providing the highest quality legal counsel by: Assisting individuals and non-profit groups with limited access to legal services Resolving the legal problems of clients; and Preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Position Title: Legal Project Manager (Innovation/Operations Team) Location: Ybor City Office (Hybrid, 3 days in office/2 days remote) Description: The Legal Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of legal operations and technology projects, including website development, digital tools, and process improvement initiatives. This role focuses on delivering practical solutions that improve efficiency, expand access to justice, and enhance the client and staff experience.

The Legal Project Manager works closely with internal teams and external vendors to implement digital and operational projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Illustrative Duties

• Support website development and enhancement projects
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and vendors
• Maintain website and digital platforms
• Research, validate, and upload legal content to chatbot and website
• Develop legal resources and document automation tools
• Track progress, risks, and timelines
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and testing
• Maintain project documentation and workflows
• Apply User Experience (UX) and accessibility best practices
• Support reporting and analytics
• Facilitate stakeholder communication

Requirements

Minimum

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required, active and in good standing with The Florida Bar
• 2+ years law as practicing attorney experience
• 2+ years project or legal operations experience
• Proficiency using website development tools (Drupal/WordPress preferred)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Desire to work with and understand vulnerable populations accessing civil legal aid services
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• Ability to learn new systems
• Desirable Qualifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
• Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster)
• Legal technology or digital project certifications