Legal Project Manager - Office

Overview

Baker Donelson has an immediate opening for a Legal Project Manager within the Firm's Client Solutions Group. This position may be based at any office location in the Firm's footprint.

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• Portfolio and Project Management
• Develop deep expertise in the Firm’s project management methods, both general best practices and our Baker Manage approach.
• Help build and roll out collaboration and case-management tools (e.g., MS 365, SharePoint, HighQ).
• Gather requirements, draft statements of work, set up matter management platforms, train users, and provide ongoing support.
• Collect project data, analyze results, and create client-facing reports.
• Monitor client portfolios to enforce billing guidelines, track matter updates, generate reports, and manage budgets or pricing.
• Process Improvement and Legal Operations
• Learn and use proven process improvement and legal operations practices.
• Help carry out process improvement projects for client portfolios.
• Support clients’ day-to-day legal operations functions.
• Client Solutions Group Coordination (Data Capture, Training & Practice)
• Work with LPEs to carry out and capture institutional data hygiene responsibilities, including memorializing final pricing decisions and CSG projects and initiative metrics.
• With LPE oversight, develop content and presentations focusing on CSG programs and solutions for use in RFP responses and internal and external trainings.
• Conduct portfolio management trainings with a focus on technologies, reporting, and tools.
• Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a relevant field
• Law degree from accredited law school preferred
• Valid license to practice law preferred
• Legal practice experience preferred
• Project Management Institute (PMI) member or project management professional certification or willingness to obtain
• Process improvement methodology certification (e.g., Lean or Six Sigma) or willingness to obtain
• Preferred experience with litigation/transactional support technology
• Preferred experience with implementation of a project management or knowledge management technology

• Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills with stakeholders at every level.

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary.
• “Do whatever it takes” attitude.

This position may be based in any office location within the Firm's footprint. This position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model.

We understand the invaluable role that intelligent and motivated individuals play in the success of our Firm and serving our clients, so we look for the best and brightest. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, corporate discounts and a working environment of belonging.

The Firm’s comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Medical Leave
• New Parent Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching

Baker Donelson is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

For positions in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey, the salary range is: $60,000-$70,000. The range will be based on information collected during the interview process and may depend on experience, skills, business needs, and market conditions. Salary is part of the overall compensation package and may include other benefits.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. If an offer is extended, additional information around benefits will be provided.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.