About the Role
The Legal Project Manager position is a key role within our organization, responsible for assisting with the rollout of an LPM training program to all levels of the firm. This includes preparing and delivering content to ensure effective implementation.
This individual will also project manage matters where appropriate or provide specialist advice to lawyers across all legal project management phases. They will consult with legal teams and practice groups to identify improvements and help embed them in practice.
Additionally, this role involves implementing technology solutions to support LPM and supporting Allens' practice groups to develop and roll out LPM and pricing initiatives.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity that offers flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of legal processes and excellent communication skills.
Main Responsibilities:
* Assist with the rollout of an LPM training program to all levels of the firm, including preparing and delivering content.
* Project manage matters where appropriate, or provide specialist advice to lawyers across all legal project management phases.
* Consult with legal teams and practice groups to identify LPM improvements and help embed them in practice.
* Implement technology solutions to support LPM.
* Support Allens' practice groups to develop and roll out LPM and pricing initiatives.
About You:
We are seeking an experienced professional with a keen interest in legal project management and process improvement. A law degree or equivalent, combined with relevant experience in legal project management, is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will be able to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the national LPM group on strategic national projects.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes market-competitive fixed remuneration, incentive plans, employee recruitment referral programs, discounts at hundreds of suppliers, health and travel insurance, and charity matched funding programs.
We prioritize employee wellbeing through fully subsidized gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidized sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Programs, and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
We value flexibility and offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, equipment to support working from home, and access to an enhanced, inclusive, and flexible parental leave policy.
Culture:
We celebrate our people's differences and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please let us know. We encourage applicants to express their interest by emailing us if they're excited about this role but their past experience doesn't align perfectly.