Sr. Manager - Legal Project Management

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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eManages LPM escalation process, including risk identification, in depth, customized analysis and presentation of creative solutions for improving overall profitability of client/matters.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003ePrepare and deliver recommendations to shareholders, senior management and other stakeholders to improve the profitability of client/matter projects, including quantitative and qualitative analysis of current work and projected future results. \u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eInfluence shareholder behavior through the use of written and verbal communication of financial and non-financial inputs to the success of legal projects.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eLegal Project Management (LPM) activities may include, but are not limited to the following: \u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003eoManage the people, projects, and processes necessary to identify, analyze, escalate and resolve financial risks associated with a regional attorney/client portfolio. \u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eoData analysis and interpretation, draw appropriate conclusions and recommend action plans.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eoAnalyze and monitor accretive and control-based tangible benefit.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eoManage metrics including profitability, efficiency, leverage, realization, budget compliance, etc.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eoCreate and present LPM training to attorneys to grow the firm’s knowledge base.\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eLegal Project Management decisions and recommendations reflect sound business judgment, strategic consideration of all relevant and available financial and non-financial data, promote the alignment of client and firm interests and preserve and protect the firm’s assets.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eEnsure department policies and procedures are current, reflect best practice appropriate to the Firm\u0027s evolving business needs, and are consistently applied.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eCollaborate with Case Intelligence and Pricing teams to develop improved offerings to internal clients.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eContribute to the department’s 3 year strategy document and ensure it is a realistic and robust roadmap that informs resource management, technology, process and other department evolutions.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eInquiries from Clients (both internal and external), vendors and other third parties are addressed in a timely manner and appropriately resolved. \u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eOral and written presentations and general communications are effective, professional and appropriate to the circumstance.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eManage collaboration and communication between department team members, accounting \u0026 finance group departments, and other corporate / firm departments effectively.  \u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eRelationships with department and office stakeholders, including department managers and directors, Office Managing Shareholders, Office Administrators, and other shareholders are established and effectively maintained.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003ePersonal improvement, growth and development objectives for direct reports are set, actioned and evaluated regularly, through frequent one-to-one meetings and annual performance evaluations.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eResponsible for development of LPM program, including the identification, analysis, and resolution of client-related firm financial risks.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDevelop scalable processes and tools to enable attorneys to better manage matters.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProvide administrative support, including scheduling, timesheet review, vacation approvals, etc.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003ePerform such other/additional duties as may from time to time be assigned.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate business acumen, interpersonal skills, and technical expertise (Finance, Project Management, Legal, and/or Data Analysis) typically acquired via at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a comparable field, together with 10 or more years relevant experience, ideally in a Law Firm or other Professional Services and/or owner managed environment.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Acumen\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eResolve and escalate complex issues with related recommendations to senior management.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003ePull away from the details and see how everything works together to result in a successful project.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eUse predictive analytics for effective tracking and trending of past data to see where a project is headed and how to have the most impact on the results.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate Project Management skills by identifying and using KPIs to understand the health of a portfolio, project, matter, initiative, or task request.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the firm’s business model, departments, processes, and matter life cycle.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eOrganize and distribute team workload to maximize individual and team performance. This will involve a demonstrated ability to organize work into structured tasks, respond to new and unforeseen requests, and assign activities to team members in a manner that creates balance and reflects continuous prioritization.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterpersonal Skills\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate interpersonal skills through making effective presentations, facilitating meetings, building relationships, communicating effectively (i.e. voice of the customer, attention to detail, etc.)\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ability to present Legal Project Management strategies to both internal and client senior management, emphasizing strategic value propositions and supporting firm business development and sales efforts.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAbility to lead project / legal teams and execute operational model through the use of influence.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Skills\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Elite, Aderant, Financial Center, data-cube warehouse environments, large sets of data, pivot tables, graphs, VBA macros, etc.  \u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eEvaluate and improve processes, automate, save costs and drive efficiency.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDecipher actionable insight from data to guide leadership or COAs to impactful action.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eUnderstand general industry terms (Unbilled time, Interim Bill, Accounts Receivable, Shadow Bill, Depositions, Charges, Class Action, etc.) in order to effectively communicate business needs.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eOrganize and manage multiple customers, projects and priorities to meet objectives.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ability to prepare, monitor and reforecast a department budget and control labor and other costs within defined parameters.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ability to recruit, lead, mentor, evaluate and develop talent.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:  \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired\u003c/strong\u003e: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred:\u003c/strong\u003e JD or Master\u0027s degree in business or related field preferred.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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Company info

Littler Mendelson P.C
Website : https://www.littler.com/