Legal Project Manager (Remote)

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading nation law firm, is seeking to hire a Legal Project Manager to help increase efficiency and our ability to deliver tangible financial and non-financial benefits with client teams.  Relieves attorneys of certain non-legal activities.  Researches and evaluates software products.  Works with project team members and attorneys to analyze complex business problems, identifying software solutions. This position reports to the Innovation Process Manager.  It is a fully remote position in association with any Dykema office location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The purpose of this role is to help increase efficiency and provide exceptional client service with assistance to client teams with effective legal project management and support.
• Accelerates our ability to deliver tangible financial and non-financial benefits with client teams and key and to develop, coordinate, and implement consistent best practice across our firm.
• Will relieve busy attorneys of certain non-legal activities delegating to more junior members of the client or matter team as appropriate.
• Assisting with defining and implementing legal project management best practices throughout the firm through training and tool development.
• Assists with planning, execution and closing phases for matters including process mapping, reporting and implementation of process improvements.
• Researches and evaluates software products and recommends new programs or enhancements to current applications programs, systems, and operating methods.
• Works with project team members and attorneys to analyze complex business problems, identify potential software solutions to procedural inefficiencies, and design programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Ensures analysis, plans and know-how are documented.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• One to three years of experience with Legal Project Management, or a junior attorney with exceptional project management skills.
• Experience of being involved in project management in a law firm or professional services firm on legal and operations projects.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing (to time and budget) workstreams within complex projects.
• Hard working with strong organizational skills, flexibility of style, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting, decision-making, and follow-through skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• High-level of interpersonal skills to facilitate communication in person, by email, video calls with professionalism and diplomacy. Very strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• JD is a plus but not required.
• High-level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Extranets, matter management platforms, with solid technical skills and the ability to learn new applications quickly.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks. We are committed to providing a benefits package that helps our team thrive and feel valued.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. 

Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved. 

It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm’s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.