Legal Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Katten Full time

About Katten:
Katten is a comprehensive law firm with a robust team of approximately 700 attorneys situated in various locations across the United States, as well as in London and Shanghai. Our clients, who seek sophisticated and high-value legal services, rely on Katten for expert counsel on both local and international levels.

Practice Areas:
The firm specializes in several core areas, including corporate law, financial markets, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit, and private wealth management.

Role Overview:
The Legal Operations Manager (LOM) plays a pivotal role in supporting client-facing projects to ensure the effective execution of legal service delivery models. This position is integral to all practice groups and significantly influences efficiency, quality, profitability, competitive positioning, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with legal teams to facilitate the delivery of legal services for complex, high-profile client projects using project management methodologies.
- Provide oversight and guidance on project management principles and tools for both internal and client-facing initiatives across diverse subject areas.
- Establish and implement best practices for legal project management, including scoping, budgeting, monitoring, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Deliver training and support on legal project management principles to stakeholders, including clients and attorneys.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet deliverables on time and within budget.

Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree is required; a J.D., M.B.A., or PMP certification is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or legal operations setting is required, with at least 3 years in formal project management strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel functions for data analysis, is essential. Experience with SQL and Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary to interact effectively with a diverse group of attorneys, management, clients, and staff.

Work Environment:
Katten promotes a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility to work both on-site and remotely. The Legal Operations Manager can be based in various offices.

Compensation and Benefits:
Katten offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with employer contributions, generous paid time off, and disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.



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