Job descriptionthe litigation project manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the execution of workflows, optimizing legal processes, and ensuring operational excellence across all litigation stages. This position requires a strong background in project management, process improvement, data analysis, and experience in a law firm or legal environment.this individual must be highly analytical, structured, proactive, and capable of leading cross-functional initiatives that drive efficiency, compliance, and performance within the litigation department. They will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and support teams to ensure aligned timelines and deliverables.responsibilitiesmanage and optimize workflows across litigation stages (pre-lit, discovery, motions, trial prep).document and update sops, process maps, and department playbooks.identify bottlenecks and implement targeted solutions to improve turnaround times and case progression.data analysis & reportinganalyze case movement, attorney performance metrics, deadline adherence, and litigation kpis.build and maintain dashboards to monitor litigation health and productivity.provide weekly and monthly insights highlighting performance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.project managementlead at least one major improvement initiative per quarter (e.g., discovery automation, demand package optimization, trial preparation workflow, compliance enhancements).define project scope, timelines, milestones, and stakeholder responsibilities.manage cross-department collaboration to execute project goals.compliance, auditing & quality controlmaintain compliance across litigation deadlines, filevine tasks, and attorney/paralegal workflows.conduct case audits to ensure accuracy, documentation completeness, and adherence to policies.create corrective action plans for non-compliance or quality gaps.cross-functional collaborationwork closely with litigation, operations, intake, and data teams to align operational and legal strategies.support attorneys and paralegals by translating operational insights into actionable improvements.reporting & communicationprepare weekly department reports for leadership.provide monthly mbr (monthly business review) summaries with clear insights and visual data storytelling.qualifications & experiencequalified candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in business, project management, legal studies, computer science, or related field.law firm or legal operations experience is highly preferred, especially within personal injury litigation teams. The ideal candidate should have 5–7+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or legal operations roles.a strong background in business intelligence, analytics, or performance optimization is also desirable.hands-on experience with filevine, leaddocket, or other legal case management software (minimum 2 years preferred).technical proficiency in:automation tools (zapier, power automate, make)api integrationssql or advanced excel/sheets