Legal Operations Project Manager Job at Dagen, Houston, TX

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  • Dagen
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Legal Operations Project Manager Rapidly growing law firm in Greenway Plaza is adding a Legal Operations Project Manager to their team. This role will report to the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and will serve as a member of the firm’s Operations Leadership Team. Responsibilities Manage operational or practice-related projects from planning to execution and closure, including defining objectives and criteria, establishing budgets, seeking necessary approvals, creating project timelines, tracking progress, and memorializing key project points in writing as appropriate. Analyze existing firm operations and practice workflows, and recommend and implement new, streamlined processes and workflows to improve efficiency and enhance productivity. Recommend allocation of firm’s resources to accomplish goals. Work with the firm’s Technology leads to identify, research, recommend, and assist in implementing legal technology solutions such as AI platforms and a business dashboard to optimize operations. Liaise between attorneys, support staff, other departments, and external vendors on approved projects to gather requirements, gain support, push progress, and achieve objectives. Assess data collection capabilities of existing firm software to provide insights for strategic planning and identify areas for improvement; recommend enhanced applications or software to improve data gathering. Support the Partnership and COO in documenting, tracking, and reporting on key projects. Prepare reports as necessary for analysis and to comply with internal and external reporting requirements, including monthly Partners meeting reports. Initiate and analyze areas of potential financial, policy, or process improvements. Special projects and other duties as assigned. Competencies Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Ability to interpret complex data and produce detailed reports. Highly organized multitasker. Ability to identify errors, trends, gaps. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation, including active listening and clear information conveyance. Ability to coordinate a team of various stakeholders, inspiring and guiding progress. Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks, and handle changing priorities. Recognize and protect confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain confidentiality. Cultural ambassador committed to fostering a collaborative work environment. Forward‑thinking. Embraces growth and change while preserving firm traditions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related discipline. 5‑7+ years of experience managing projects within a law firm environment. Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), with strong familiarity with Windows‑based applications. Skilled in data analysis and reporting tools. Experience creating functional dashboards and performance scorecards. Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new software and systems. Benefits Medical insurance. Vision insurance. 401(k). #J-18808-Ljbffr Dagen

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