Overview
Legal Project Manager role at Mishcon de Reya LLP. Our central Legal Support Services provides administrative, operational, and legal support to enable lawyers to focus on legal work and client service.
Responsibilities
* Matter support: provide matter planning assistance and help lawyers scope the work; prepare and manage the budget in line with the costs estimate; set up file structure and naming conventions in the Document Management System; set up the time recording framework; ensure ongoing quality control for time recording; set up a project plan and manage workstreams and deadlines; issue regular fee and progress updates; monitor scope and flag out-of-scope work; manage and facilitate meetings; anticipate and manage risk; act as intermediary between fee earners and billing; implement a communications plan; contribute to resource management; liaise with Legal Operations and with external suppliers/third parties as required.
* LPM programme development and matter management best practice: help shape the LPM offering; develop service delivery models for key work types; embed templates in HighQ.
Skills/Experience
* 2+ years in a Legal Project Management role
* Project management qualification desirable (Prince2, APM)
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
* Ability to work effectively with time-poor individuals
* Interest in legal technology and working knowledge of key matter management tools
* Ability to promote and embed technology on a matter
* Logical approach to complex problems
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise conflicting demands
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team; resilient under pressure
* Proactive, takes initiative, and able to embed new ways of working
* Experience in planning and facilitating workshops, especially matter planning and debriefs
* Analytical mindset and ability to manipulate data and budgets
* Good working knowledge of Excel
* Legal background or experience in a law firm is an advantage
Note: This job profile is not exhaustive; line managers may request additional duties as needed.
About Mishcon de Reya LLP
Mishcon de Reya is an independent law firm employing over 1400 people with more than 650 lawyers, offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has shown significant revenue growth in recent years and has a presence in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UAE. The work is cross-border and multi-jurisdictional, with focus in Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate, and a strong disputes capability. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and flexible working.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice and Legal Services
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