Legal Project Manager
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
Fish & Richardson the premier global intellectual property law firm is trusted by the worlds most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878 and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S. Europe and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture which values the diversity of people experiences and perspectives. Join Fishs Hub team in our fast-paced Finance Department as a Legal Project Manager. This role is part of The Hub Fishs remote-first group of professionals. Hub employees work primarily from home with no expectation of a regular in-office presence. Those located in states with a Fish office will be given preference. DC GA CA IL MA MN NY TX
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How Will You Make a Difference
- Manage litigation matter budgets forecasts reporting and related databases to support effective financial oversight and project tracking.
- Monitor matter performance analyze costs and budget variances identify risks and recommend solutions to keep matters aligned with scope timelines and budgets.
- Serve as the lead LPM resource for key clients by providing financial analysis forecasting reporting and cross-functional coordination with legal billing accounting and pricing teams.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement through AI-enabled tools process enhancements best practice development and strategic project management initiatives.
What Will You Bring to the Table
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Legal Project Management/Pricing certification JD and/or MBA preferred.
- Experience with similar work in a law firm or professional services environment with knowledge of litigation matters is required; IP litigation experience preferred; 5 years experience is preferred.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify complex issues and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent communication relationship management and client service skills with a high level of professionalism responsiveness attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) legal project management/pricing tools and AI technologies along with a commitment to continuous learning adaptability and adherence to firm policies and procedures.
Why Fish
When you join our team we offer:
- Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental coverage generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement
- Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
- A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care as well as health and wellness initiatives
- A positive culture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vaults 2026 law firm survey
- The estimated starting pay range is $78000-$98000 per year. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education experience skills professional background and overall qualifications. The salary range for this position is consistent across all geographic markets.
Our Commitment to Diversity
As a firm that serves the worlds greatest visionaries we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm and strengthens the fabric of our firm.
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About Company
Fish & Richardson is the premier IP law firm. Our attorneys, patent and technology experts bring unparalleled experience across the full intellectual property