Client Service and Legal Project Manager

Overview

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment. Join our Restructuring Team as a Client Service & Legal Project Manager located in one of our Midwest/East Coast offices.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service.

With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

The preferred location for this role would be our Boston office; however, the position could also be based in any of the following GT office locations:
Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey or Miami. The role will be on a hybrid or remote basis depending on location. This position requires regular interaction with attorneys around the firm, attendance at firm and client meetings, periodic travel to client locations, and other travel as needed.

• Client Experience Management:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, feedback, and escalations.
• Monitor client interactions to ensure consistency and quality across all departments.
• Coordinate with attorneys and practice groups to ensure client priorities are met.
• Build strong relationships with client contacts to understand their needs and expectations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline client service processes and enhance proficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement best practices for client communication and engagement.
• Train and monitor legal teams in client service standards and protocols.
• Work closely with attorneys, practice groups, and business teams to align legal work with client expectations and strategic goals.

• Legal Project Management:
  Partner with attorneys to develop detailed plans for legal matters, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client guidelines and firm standards for matter management.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients for project-related updates.
• Develop and deliver status reports, dashboards, and post-matter reviews.
• Ensure transparency and predictability in matter progress and costs.

• Budgeting & Financial/Billing Management:
  Oversee the intake of new matters to ensure timely and efficient set-up within firm systems and related platforms.
• Prepare and track matter budgets, providing regular updates to attorneys and clients.
• Monitor legal teams for adherence to client billing guidelines when opening new matters, processing client invoices, reviewing time entries for accuracy, and compliance with billing guidelines.
• Assist attorneys with adjustments, write-offs, and billing inquiries.
• Analyze variances and implement strategies to maintain financial discipline.
• Support pricing teams in developing alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) and cost estimates.
• Optimize workload distribution for efficiency.

• Risk Management:
  
  Anticipate potential issues in legal matters and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with General Counsel’s office.
• Monitor budgets and progress against plans, proactively identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and client requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple projects…