Strategic Litigation Project Manager

Shook, Hardy & Bacon; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Kansas City seeks a seasoned litigation project manager to coordinate complex litigation projects, manage budgets, and ensure efficient service delivery to clients. You will work with partners, case teams, and outside counsel to align strategy, timelines, and costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4–6 years of litigation experience (with at least 2 years at SH&B), supervisory experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum four to six years litigation experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two consecutive years at Shook, Hardy & Bacon.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large litigation projects from initiation to completion with minimal direction.
• Develop and monitor internal and client budgets for services.
• Provide guidance to case teams on cost-effective practices and strategies.
• Ensure project costs and processing limits are managed and reduced.
• Supervise personnel on projects as needed; strategic direction to division and clients.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Litigation support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Document management software

Job description

Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Kansas City seeks a seasoned litigation project manager to coordinate complex litigation projects, manage budgets, and ensure efficient service delivery to clients. You will work with partners, case teams, and outside counsel to align strategy, timelines, and costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4–6 years of litigation experience (with at least 2 years at SH&B), supervisory experience, and strong communication.