Legal Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a defined portfolio of legal matters, ensuring alignment across timelines, budgets, resources, and priorities.
• Develop and implement detailed matter plans, including milestones and deliverables, to ensure successful execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding portfolio delivery, providing strategic updates and insights.
• Manage resources across the portfolio by balancing workloads and forecasting demand to optimize efficiency.
• Track, analyze, and report on matter-level budgets, including forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Identify and assess potential risks, proactively developing mitigation strategies for matters and the broader portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Finance, Legal Operations, and Technology to ensure effective coordination.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement best practices in matter management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in matter or portfolio management within a law firm.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence high-value stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, create financial models, and produce insightful reports.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent matters within a defined client or practice portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Proficiency with project management tools like MS Project or Asana.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $160,000 - $180,000.
• Comprehensive health care and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave and basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.