Legal Project Manager (IP)

Armstrong Teasdale LLP has a long and distinguished track record of delivering sophisticated legal advice and exceptional service to a dynamic client base around the world. Whether an issue is global or local, large or small, Armstrong Teasdale provides each client with an invaluable combination of legal resources and practical advice in nearly every area of law. The firm has 13 offices throughout the U.S. and in the U.K., and more than 640 lawyers and staff firmwide. calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a Legal Project Manager to join the firm. A Legal Project Manager manages key client projects, ensuring coordination and completion of projects in a timely manner within the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Additional responsibilities include paralegal support to attorneys and clients. This position is expected to meet or exceed a billable hour model. calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
Essential Functions: calibri",sans–serif"= Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=

1. Manages multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
2. Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for assistance with the execution of projects calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
3. Communicates with attorneys and/or clients to clarify specific requirements of each project calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
4. Ensures that all projects are delivered timely, by developing and maintaining a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
5. Manages the relationship with the client and all team members, and establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
6. Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
7. Delegates project tasks based on junior team members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=

Competencies: calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=

• Decision Making – Makes decisions quickly and potentially with limited information; structures and coordinates personal and team priorities calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
• Communication Communicates in a clear, concise and organized manner; prevents miscommunication by clarifying difficult concepts and ensures understanding by others; knows the appropriate amount of information to share with various parties; ensures regular and consistent information is shared; understands the appropriate level of confidentiality calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
• Leadership – Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; is motivated to anticipate future business needs calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
• Continuous Learning – Identifies self–training needs and opportunities; positively accepts changes calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
• Teamwork – Actively participates in the team and can provide feedback and solutions; listens and responds constructively to others' concerns calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
• Alignment to Values – Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructive feedback to team members regarding the values; strives to learn more and participate in diversity nd inclusion efforts; demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=

Required Education: calibri",sans–serif"= Associates degree and/or paralegal certificate calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
Required Licenses and/or Certifications calibri",sans–serif"= : calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
Preferred Education calibri",sans–serif"= : Bachelors degree; Paralegal certificate calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
Required Years of Experience calibri",sans–serif"= : 5+ years in legal industry or equivalent transferrable skills, 3 of which are specifically in IP; skilled in Microsoft Office calibri",sans–serif"= times= new= roman",serif"=
Preferred Years of Experience calibri",sans–serif"= sty= times= new= roman",serif"=