Hiring: Project Management Attorney Company: Wilson Elser Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:09:17 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of law firm, in-house, or legal tech and experience with litigation required. •2+ years in legal project management required. •2+ years managing and directing the work of others required. Required Skills: •Partner cross-functionally with partners, matter teams, and clients to scope and manage projects across various litigation practices. •Interface directly with national client services teams to develop and execute initiatives for client service and relationship development. •Advise on best practices for client account management, service delivery, and project scope management. •Interface with clients on litigation readiness, response, and matter management, including monitoring and service delivery improvements. •Facilitate the development and implementation of project management and legal process innovation tools. •Review and optimize staffing arrangements in collaboration with partners and practice management. •Supervise legal staff dedicated to diverse client services tasks within the litigation portfolio. •Liaise with trial and local counsel on litigated matters. Facilitate communication within matter teams to ensure the appropriate effort is expended on tasks. Qualifications: •JD from an ABA accredited law school. •Demonstrated capacity to achieve optimum legal outcomes in a timely manner by focusing on key objectives, seeking efficient legal solutions, prioritizing multiple matters and issues, and avoiding unnecessary disputes. •Demonstrated capacity to adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas, and be able to communicate with various personalities at all levels of management and staff in solving problems quickly and effectively. •Comprehensive expertise in attorney (or equivalent professional services) work product and diverse work styles. •Willingness and ability to develop deep understanding of practice areas and the clients and industries we support. •Strong focus on client service and responsiveness; ability to work in a consultative manner. •Advanced communication and writing skills in order to convey and explain various project scenarios, to report progress on process improvement, and to make recommendations to better manage the engagement. •Demonstrated capacity to cultivate and foster relationships and serve as a trusted advisor at all levels of the organization; demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and ability to lead, influence and motivate others. Compensation: •Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!