Remote IP Legal Project Manager — Budget & AI Tools

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Wilmington (DE)

Remote

USD 78,000 - 98,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement and profit sharing plans

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. is seeking a Legal Project Manager to join The Hub in the remote-first Finance Department. You will oversee matter budgets, forecasts, and reporting while coordinating with legal, billing, accounting, and pricing teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in law firm or professional services, strong analytics, and proficiency in Excel and AI tools. This remote-first role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or 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 required; IP litigation experience preferred; 5+ years experience preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with ability to identify complex issues and implement effective solutions.
Excellent communication, relationship management, and client service skills, with professionalism and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel), legal project management/pricing tools, and AI technologies, with commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation matter budgets, forecasts, reporting, and related databases to support 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.
Lead LPM resources 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.