Legal Project Manager

Location

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DC, GA, CA, IL, MA, MN, NY, TX

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How will you make a difference?

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• Manage litigation matter budgets, forecasts, reporting, and related databases to support effective financial oversight and project tracking.
• Monitor matter performance, analyze costs and budget variances, identify risks, and recommend solutions to keep matters aligned with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Serve as the lead LPM resource for key clients by providing financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional coordination with legal, billing, accounting, and pricing teams.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through AI-enabled tools, process enhancements, best practice development, and strategic project management initiatives.

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What will you bring to the table?

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Legal Project Management/Pricing certification, JD, and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience with similar work in a law firm or professional services environment, with knowledge of litigation matters is required; IP litigation experience preferred; 5+ years experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and client service skills, with a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), legal project management/pricing tools, and AI technologies, along with a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, and adherence to firm policies and procedures.

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Why Fish?

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When you join our team, we offer

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• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
• A positive culture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey.
• The estimated starting pay range is $78,000-$98,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications. The salary range for this position is consistent across all geographic markets.

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Our commitment to diversity

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As a firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.