Junior Legal Project Manager

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pinsent Masons Full time
The Opportunity


In line with the firm's transformation agency and ambitious growth planes, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal Project Manager to join either our Sydney or Melbourne office.


Though you will work closely with and will have the support of the wider international Legal Project Management team, the purpose of this role is to build our Legal Project Management capability in Australia.


The primary purpose of this role will be to support lawyers in ongoing management and delivery of key client matters/projects.


You will contribute to the development of client matter governance, matter strategy; as well as financial and profitability tracking for the matters you have been assigned to.

In this role, you be responsible for championing the uptake and use of Legal Project Management amongst our lawyers as well as clients and receive on-the-job-training provided by a team of project managers and senior lawyers.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring progress against plans; budget spend against estimate; risks, issues and actions logs and assist in coordinating project activities and resources
Liaise and co-ordinate with the Pricing/Billing teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
Support in responses to tenders, bids and RFPs
Assist in the analysis of Management Information to ensure ongoing efficiency on matters
Identify project issues and deal with them as appropriate, escalating in a timely manner to lawyers or senior legal project managers
Manage and maintain project configuration items, including change control documents and project templates, ensuring all documents are filed in the appropriate workspace/location
Preparation and management of regular project status reports as required; acting as a point of contact for the project team on project statuses
Assist team members in the preparation, upkeep and delivery of communication plans, steering group and other presentations, organisational charts and other governance-related documentation
Arrange and coordinate project team meetings, document actions agreed and ensure relevant project documents are updated
Provide support to Head of Legal Project Management, as required, to complete governance and reporting activities including project prioritisation, portfolio management and project status reporting

Candidate Profile


At Pinsent Masons we do things a bit differently and look for high-performers who are not afraid to try new things and question the status quo.

We put our team above all else, because we consider our investment in you to be not just our best business activity but also our most rewarding one.


The ideal candidate will be meticulously organised, an outstanding communicator, and excellent at managing and prioritising multiple responsibilities in large teams.

This role will work closely with our legal practice groups and will need to build strong working relationships at all levels of the business including with clients of the Firm.


You will also have the following skills:
At least two years' experience in a professional services environment
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook and Word. Understanding of MS Sharepoint and HighQ Collaborate an advantage
Higher level education qualified
Project Management qualification, APM foundation, PRINCE2 foundation, PMP or P3O, preferred
Familiar with governance, control, planning, reporting, portfolio, programme and project management
Ability to demonstrate an interest in and understanding of fundamental project management concepts and project management approaches
Highly numerate with ability to work with financial information including strong technical skills in relation to financial systems, and
Bring energy, passion, inclusion and empathy to the role

Why join Pinsent Masons?

We have a global reach and a local feel.

With 28 offices and 1500 lawyers operating across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.

We do things a bit differently.

Legal services are at the core of our business, however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Vario flexible services.

We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional but also relaxed, you can dress for your day and in your own style.

We also promote practices that support wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.

We're lots of fun and very inclusive.

Proud of our leading reputation for diversity and inclusion, we have created an open environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.

For more information, please contact Internal Recruitment Manager Ellie Rosenberg via

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