Strategic Client Accounts Project Leader (Hybrid)

DLA Piper; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 101,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Client Accounts Project Manager to support strategic initiatives and partner-driven client portfolios. You will liaison with partners, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate financial administration and timely communication.

Responsibilities include turning billing details into insights, producing regular financial reporting, and driving collections to support firm financial goals. A strong background in legal billing and project management is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in billing, collections, and client accounting.
• Minimum 5 years in legal financial operations or project management.
• Ability to reconcile cross-jurisdictional billing and financial systems.
• PM certification (PMP/LPM/LPP/LPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day engagement with partners, clients, and internal teams.
• Convert billing data into updates and recommendations for decision-making.
• Produce recurring reporting with billing, collection, and account status insights.
• Drive follow-through on outstanding items with clients and internal teams.
• Research and resolve invoice questions and budget alignment concerns.

Skills

Billing and collections

Legal financial systems

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Aderant/Intapp

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Asana

Trello

Intapp

Aderant

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Client Accounts Project Manager to support strategic initiatives and partner-driven client portfolios. You will liaison with partners, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate financial administration and timely communication.

Responsibilities include turning billing details into insights, producing regular financial reporting, and driving collections to support firm financial goals. A strong background in legal billing and project management is essential.