Washington, D.C.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint. The position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work remotely, with occasional travel to one of our offices required for training, trial preparation, and other in-person events.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, along with a minimum of five years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work independently and will demonstrate strong experience in managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents, including proficiency in Relativity or similar document review platforms. Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams and Asana is strongly preferred.

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to trial counsel across all stages of litigation, from initial investigation through trial and resolution. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents; conducting thorough factual investigations; assisting attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials; and providing direct support during trial proceedings.

Candidates should be proficient with electronic and paper filing procedures in both state and federal courts, possess a thorough working knowledge of relevant court rules, and be adept at navigating court websites and conducting effective legal research.

Strong organizational abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective oral and written communication are critical to success in this role. The ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities for different attorneys simultaneously is essential. Additionally, candidates must be willing to work overtime and travel for trials as required. Prior experience accurately recording billable hours is necessary.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker Donelson offers a comprehensive benefits package to qualifying employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

·       Health Insurance

·       Dental Insurance

·       Vision Insurance

·       Life Insurance

·       Long-Term Disability Insurance

·       Paid medical leave

·       New Parent Benefits

·       Paid Time Off

·       401(k) Matching

The salary range for New Jersey applicants is $85,000 - $97,500

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, an AM Law 200 firm, is actively seeking a Legal Research Analyst. The position will be responsible for providing reference and expert research services firm-wide under general supervision and according to Firm policies and procedures. The Firm office locations of Nashville, Atlanta, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are preferred; however, additional Firm office locations may be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

• Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently, maintain high productivity, and consistently deliver a reasonable volume of quality work within established deadlines.
• Provides efficient, cost-effective, reliable expert research and reference support to lawyers, legal assistants and admin departments utilizing the most appropriate online databases and material daily.
• Instructs patrons in best use of online databases.
• Performs legal, legislative and company research support proficiently.
• Participates in pilot programs evaluating new research products and testing applications.
• Actively engages professional development to maintain expert-level knowledge and stays abreast of changes and enhancements to all firm resources.
• Builds and produces current awareness newsletters, alerts and tracks as well as monitors legislative issues, as requested.
• Promptly assigns reference inquiries to self, corresponds with requestor and records details of completed research requests in the firm research que.
• Assists in creating user reference guides, training development and other initiatives to promote awareness and support end-users.
• Assists in maintaining up-to-date research resources across practice group sites as changes/additions occur with the various databases.
• Assists in driving strategy and product development.
• Produces white papers on industry hot topics to best inform our attorneys and/or clients on an as needed basis.
• Works with the Director of Knowledge Management and Research, the Client Solutions Group, Business Development and other departments collaboratively on projects and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High school diploma required. BA, MLS and/or JD desired.
• 3+ years of legal reference and research experience with deep and broad knowledge of legal materials and databases used to support the firm's vast array of practice areas and jurisdictions.
• Proficient in legal research databases and software programs to include, but not limited to Westlaw Precision, Lexis+, Wolters Kluwer-VitalLaw, Bloomberg Law, PACER, Courthouse News Service, Checkpoint RIA, HeinOnline, Drafting Assistant, Accurint, Quest and TLO amongst others required.
• Professional interpersonal skills required in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Customer service focused.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing requests and demands, providing high level of customer service and maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and well organized to work independently or collaboratively against tight deadlines.
• Work occasionally may require after hours and weekend coverage to perform the essential duties of the position.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Technical Specialist within the Firm’s Client Solutions Group. This position may be based in any office location within the Firm’s footprint.

Our Firm

With a 130-year legacy, Baker Donelson offers highly qualified professionals the opportunity to join a collaborative, client-focused team that is committed to delivering exceptional results across a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters. Our more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors, connected across 20+ offices and 30 practice areas provide seamless, knowledgeable guidance to clients in over 90 countries, leveraging deep industry expertise and a robust support structure. At Baker Donelson, we prioritize a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, enabling us to anticipate needs and serve as trusted business partners. Our culture is defined by a commitment to inclusion and innovation, supported by advanced technology and comprehensive professional development. Join us and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and perspectives are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on clients’ success and your own professional growth.

The Client Solutions Group

This position is in Baker Donelson’s Client Solutions Group. The Client Solutions Group (CSG) is a close-knit collective of lawyers, technologists, and consultants who work side by side to reinvent how legal services are delivered. Built on more than two decades of industry-defining firsts—from proprietary project-management tools to AI-driven drafting and diligence—we relentlessly pursue fresh ideas that translate into measurable data-driven client value. As part of our team, you will collaborate with nationally recognized experts in technology, data analytics, pricing, project management, process improvement, knowledge management, and legal operations to design bespoke solutions for leading corporate legal departments, while building direct relationships and engaging with client teams. We nurture a culture that prizes curiosity, celebrates every voice, and accelerates professional growth, ensuring your innovations receive the spotlight they deserve. If you are ready to shape the next chapter of legal service delivery, we invite you to join us and transform possibility into practice.

• The Technical Specialist designs, implements, and maintains secure, high-performing SharePoint Online and M365-based intranet and client collaboration solutions, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, integrate firm systems, and ensure ongoing quality, compliance, and user adoption. Leveraging strong analytical and vendor-management skills, the role delivers frontline technical support, reporting, and training while continuously enhancing functionality and governance to optimize the firm’s legal practice technology ecosystem. The Technical Specialist reports to the Director of Legal Technology Solutions and will interact with internal and external clients.
• Key Responsibilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Design and Develop Collaborative Solutions. Lead the creation and enhancement of intranet and client collaboration sites using SharePoint Online, Power Automate, Power Apps, and M365 tools, ensuring solutions meet evolving business needs.
  • Maintain and Support Site Functionality. Oversee regular site maintenance, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with development teams to implement new features and updates, ensuring seamless user experiences.
  • Ensure Security and Compliance. Manage security settings and governance for all collaboration platforms, perform regular security checks, and uphold firm policies to protect sensitive information.
  • Drive Integration and Vendor Collaboration. Partner with internal departments and external vendors to integrate systems and databases, support legal technology applications, and coordinate software upgrades and customizations.
  • Promote User Engagement and Quality. Deliver training, provide front-line support, run usage reports, and monitor quality control to maximize site effectiveness and user satisfaction.
  • And other responsibilities as assigned.
• Qualifications (Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities).

Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a relevant field
• Two to three years of prior business or law-firm experience

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong documentation, research, and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong project-management, creative problem-solving, and quality-control skills
• Proficiency with productivity software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint Online, Power Automate, Power Apps, and other M365 tools

Abilities

• Adaptability, flexibility, and sustained effectiveness during change
• “Do whatever it takes” attitude and willingness to take a hands-on approach to projects
• Goal-oriented mindset
• Capacity to coordinate multiple large projects simultaneously
• Capability to perform effectively under tight and shifting deadlines while handling complex assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor and attitude
• Location/Hybrid/Remote Work. This position may be based in any office location within the Firm's footprint. This position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model.
• Compensation, Benefits, and Resources.

We understand the invaluable role that intelligent and motivated individuals play in the success of our Firm and serving our clients, so we look for the best and brightest. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, corporate discounts and a working environment of belonging.

Baker Donelson knows that the happiest and most engaged employees are employees who feel supported. When you are able to take time to enjoy life outside of the office, you are able to focus on providing excellent service to clients and one another while at work. That is why we take great measures to provide our employees with programs and perks that help guide them in their wellness journeys, including many personal and professional resources.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker Donelson offers a comprehensive benefits package to qualifying employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

·       Health Insurance 

·       Dental Insurance 

·       Vision Insurance 

·       Life Insurance 

·       Long-Term Disability Insurance 

·       Paid medical leave 

·       New Parent Benefits 

·       Paid Time Off 

·       401(k) Matching 

The salary range for New Jersey applicants is $60,000 - $70,000.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for an Executive Coordinator for the  Firm's Client Solutions Group. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint.

Our Firm

With a 130-year legacy, Baker Donelson offers highly qualified professionals the opportunity to join a collaborative, client-focused team that is committed to delivering exceptional results across a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters. Our more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors, connected across 20+ offices and 30 practice areas provide seamless, knowledgeable guidance to clients in over 90 countries, leveraging deep industry expertise and a robust support structure. At Baker Donelson, we prioritize a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, enabling us to anticipate needs and serve as trusted business partners. Our culture is defined by a commitment to inclusion and innovation, supported by advanced technology and comprehensive professional development. Join us and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and perspectives are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on clients’ success and your own professional growth.

The Client Solutions Group

This position is in Baker Donelson’s Client Solutions Group. The Client Solutions Group (CSG) is a close-knit collective of lawyers, technologists, and consultants who work side by side to reinvent how legal services are delivered. Built on more than two decades of industry-defining firsts—from proprietary project-management tools to AI-driven drafting and diligence—we relentlessly pursue fresh ideas that translate into measurable data-driven client value. As part of our team, you will collaborate with nationally recognized experts in technology, data analytics, pricing, project management, process improvement, knowledge management, and legal operations to design bespoke solutions for leading corporate legal departments, while building direct relationships and engaging with client teams. We nurture a culture that prizes curiosity, celebrates every voice, and accelerates professional growth, ensuring your innovations receive the spotlight they deserve. If you are ready to shape the next chapter of legal service delivery, we invite you to join us and transform possibility into practice.

• As the CSG Executive Coordinator, you will work closely with the Chief Client Solutions Officer and Senior Director of Client Solutions and Innovation. The CSG Executive Coordinator proactively filters and attends to the daily operations functions of the CSG leadership team so that they can focus on building, maintaining, and servicing solutions for internal and external clients. This role serves as a consultant for the leadership team, connecting departments, projects, and critical business information to the Chief and Senior Director, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective, and serving as a trusted advisor to help deliver against the priorities of the CSG and internal and external clients.
• Key Responsibilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Team and Meeting Operations.
    • Oversee select calendars and coordinate meetings, teleconferences, travel, and accommodations.
    • Triage and redirect incoming requests, prioritizing time, and ensuring focus on sensitive items.
    • Attend key meetings as needed and provide summaries, action items, and take aways.
    • Prepare, process, and follow-through with invoices, expense reports, and related financial documentation through Chrome River or other similar systems.
  • Strategic Execution and Operational Efficiency
    • Maintain CSG strategic calendar and operational documents, including guidelines and checklists.
    • Maintain strategic planning matrices, including assembling reports and updates tracking progress against the same, and communicating with team to ensure effective updates and follow-through.
    • Support and, as appropriate, independently oversee special projects and requests leveraging an understanding of law firm business services, including liaising with personnel responsible for pricing and financial terms, billing and timekeeping, new business intake and conflict clearances, and marketing and business development efforts.
  • Communication and Information Oversight.
    • Draft internal and external communications, including emails.
    • Organize, maintain, and manage resource repositories, including document resources, such as presentations, and electronic templates and files.
    • Prepare legal operational documents, including charts, visualizations, templates and other materials and compile other deliverables as needed.
    • Build presentations, briefings and prep materials, applying analytical thinking to ensure clear, compelling content.
  • Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
• Qualifications (Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities).

Experience and Knowledge

• • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a relevant field
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in professional executive administrative roles, supporting executives (law firm experience strongly preferred but not required)
  • Legal Operations experience a plus

Skills

• • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), comfort with technology and ability to learn programs/software
  • Communicate effectively and courteously, both verbally and in writing, with clients, attorneys, business professionals, and third parties.
  • Build and foster positive internal and external relationships through exceptional client service and interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborate and contribute positively within a team environment.
  • Produce high-quality, accurate, complete, and timely work product.
  • Exhibit exceptional follow-up and follow-through.

Abilities

• • Serve as a self-starter who is organized and detail-oriented.
  • Maintain composure and exercise sound judgment to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks when necessary while facing competing demands.
  • Demonstrate initiative and judgment when handling matters with limited guidance.
  • Show willingness to learn new tasks and adapt readily to change.

• Location/Hybrid/Remote Work

This position may be based in any office location within the Firm's footprint. This position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model.

• Compensation, Benefits, and Resources

We understand the invaluable role that intelligent and motivated individuals play in the success of our Firm and serving our clients, so we look for the best and brightest. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, corporate discounts and a working environment of belonging.

Baker Donelson knows that the happiest and most engaged employees are employees who feel supported. When you are able to take time to enjoy life outside of the office, you are able to focus on providing excellent service to clients and one another while at work. That is why we take great measures to provide our employees with programs and perks that help guide them in their wellness journeys, including many personal and professional resources.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.  Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker Donelson offers a comprehensive benefits package to qualifying employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid medical leave
• New Parent Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching

The salary range for New Jersey applicants is $60,000 - $70,000.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Process Engineer within the Firm's Client Solutions Group. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint.

Our Firm

With a 130-year legacy, Baker Donelson offers highly qualified professionals the opportunity to join a collaborative, client-focused team that is committed to delivering exceptional results across a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters. Our more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors, connected across 20+ offices and 30 practice areas provide seamless, knowledgeable guidance to clients in over 90 countries, leveraging deep industry expertise and a robust support structure. At Baker Donelson, we prioritize a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, enabling us to anticipate needs and serve as trusted business partners. Our culture is defined by a commitment to inclusion and innovation, supported by advanced technology and comprehensive professional development. Join us and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and perspectives are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on clients’ success and your own professional growth.

The Client Solutions Group

This position is in Baker Donelson’s Client Solutions Group. The Client Solutions Group is a close-knit collective of lawyers, technologists, and consultants who work side by side to reinvent how legal services are delivered. Built on more than two decades of industry-defining firsts—from proprietary project-management tools to AI-driven drafting and diligence—we relentlessly pursue fresh ideas that translate into measurable data-driven client value. As part of our team, you will collaborate with nationally recognized experts in technology, data analytics, pricing, project management, process improvement, knowledge management, and legal operations to design bespoke solutions for leading corporate legal departments, while building direct relationships and engaging with their client teams. We nurture a culture that prizes curiosity, celebrates every voice, and accelerates professional growth, ensuring your innovations receive the spotlight they deserve. If you are ready to shape the next chapter of legal service delivery, we invite you to join us and transform possibility into practice.

• The Legal Process Engineer (LPE) of Pricing serves a strategic bridge between attorneys and cross-functional teams, orchestrating projects that drive efficiency and elevate client service. Leveraging expertise in project management, process improvement, and data-driven insight, the LPE designs and implements innovative budgeting and pricing solutions that shape the firm’s client engagements. The LPE collaborates directly with practice leaders and attorneys to uncover operational needs, craft forward-thinking proposals, and champion best practices that redefine how the firm delivers legal value. Empowered to act autonomously and proactively, the LPE owns the lifecycle of CSG pricing initiatives, from ideation through execution, while cultivating a culture of continuous improvement across the firm. Candidates who are energized by solving complex problems, influencing strategy, and making a measurable impact on both attorneys and clients are encouraged to apply. The Legal Process Engineer – Pricing reports to a Director, Legal Process Engineer.
• Key Responsibilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Project Management and Process Improvement in Pricing and Budgeting
    • Shape and execute portfolio-specific and matter-specific pricing strategies by mining historical data, designing smart budget models, and teaming with our Legal Data, Costing, and Reporting groups to deliver well-received client proposals.
    • Serve as a central link between attorneys, clients, and internal operations by translating legal services delivery into clear statements of work, stakeholder analyses, and agile work-breakdown structures that keep every engagement on track and on budget.
    • Champion project management and continuous improvement by rolling out innovative fee arrangements, task-based billing plans, and workflow enhancements to monitor performance metrics and fine-tune each solution to deliver client value.
  • Marketing, Training, and Practice Group Coordination
    • Partner with attorneys and marketing teams to craft compelling, client-focused proposals and collateral—showcasing the Firm’s innovative solutions, pricing strategies, and value-driven rates in RFPs, pitch decks, and other customized materials.
    • Champion firmwide adoption of pricing and innovation tools by presenting at practice-group meetings, delivering targeted training, and creating reusable resources that equip colleagues to win new matters and exceed client expectations.
  • Client Solutions Group Coordination
    • Become an operational cornerstone for clients’ Legal Operations teams by developing financial tools to track budgets, monitor matters and portfolios, and seamlessly coordinate with attorneys so matters moves forward with economic clarity, speed, and confidence.
    • Transform data into opportunity by partnering with firm leaders and the Marketing & Business Development team to uncover strategic insights, craft high-impact templates, and shape client-focused pricing strategies that strengthen relationships and win new work.
  • Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
• Qualifications (Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities).

Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal pricing, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Preferred experience/certification with project management, process improvement, or knowledge management or willingness to obtain.

Skills

• Proficiency in pricing software and financial modeling tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

• • Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Abilities

• Highly organized, self-driven, and skilled at managing time to juggle multiple projects and proposals, some with tight deadlines while coordinating smoothly with other teams
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary.
• “Do whatever it takes” attitude.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.

• Location/Hybrid/Remote Work

This position may be based in any office location within the Firm's footprint. This position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model.

• Compensation, Benefits, and Resources

We understand the invaluable role that intelligent and motivated individuals play in the success of our Firm and serving our clients, so we look for the best and brightest. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, corporate discounts and a working environment of belonging.

Baker Donelson knows that the happiest and most engaged employees are employees who feel supported. When you are able to take time to enjoy life outside of the office, you are able to focus on providing excellent service to clients and one another while at work. That is why we take great measures to provide our employees with programs and perks that help guide them in their wellness journeys, including many personal and professional resources.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker Donelson offers a comprehensive benefits package to qualifying employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid medical leave
• New Parent Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching

The salary range for New Jersey applicants is $85,000 - $95,000.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Project Manager within the Firm's Client Solutions Group. This position may be based at any office location in the Firm's footprint.

Our Firm

With a 130-year legacy, Baker Donelson offers highly qualified professionals the opportunity to join a collaborative, client-focused team that is committed to delivering exceptional results across a broad spectrum of legal and policy matters. Our more than 700 attorneys and public policy advisors, connected across 20+ offices and 30 practice areas provide seamless, knowledgeable guidance to clients in over 90 countries, leveraging deep industry expertise and a robust support structure. At Baker Donelson, we prioritize a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, enabling us to anticipate needs and serve as trusted business partners. Our culture is defined by a commitment to inclusion and innovation, supported by advanced technology and comprehensive professional development. Join us and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and perspectives are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on clients’ success and your own professional growth.

The Client Solutions Group

This position is in Baker Donelson’s Client Solutions Group. The Client Solutions Group (CSG) is a close-knit collective of lawyers, technologists, and consultants who work side by side to reinvent how legal services are delivered. Built on more than two decades of industry-defining firsts—from proprietary project-management tools to AI-driven drafting and diligence—we relentlessly pursue fresh ideas that translate into measurable data-driven client value. As part of our team, you will collaborate with nationally recognized experts in technology, data analytics, pricing, project management, process improvement, knowledge management, and legal operations to design bespoke solutions for leading corporate legal departments, while building direct relationships and engaging with client teams. We nurture a culture that prizes curiosity, celebrates every voice, and accelerates professional growth, ensuring your innovations receive the spotlight they deserve. If you are ready to shape the next chapter of legal service delivery, we invite you to join us and transform possibility into practice.

• The Legal Project Manager (LPM) partners closely with the Legal Process Engineering team and the firm’s attorneys to drive cutting-edge client portfolio implementations and ongoing management that power the Firm’s growth. This position will report to a Director – Legal Process Engineer on the CSG team. Leveraging exceptional project management acumen, the LPM orchestrates a variety of high-impact initiatives, including legal operations optimization, knowledge management advancements, innovation pilots, process improvements, and the rollout of matter-collaboration technologies, delivering measurable value to attorneys and clients alike. In this role, the LPM captures and analyzes key data, distills actionable insights, and presents concise updates that inform strategic decision-making across client portfolios.
• Key Responsibilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Portfolio and Project Management
    • Develop deep expertise in the Firm’s project management methods, both general best practices and our BakerManage approach.
    • Help build and roll out collaboration and case-management tools (e.g., MS 365, SharePoint, HighQ).
    • Gather requirements, draft statements of work, set up matter management platforms, train users, and provide ongoing support.
    • Collect project data, analyze results, and create client-facing reports.
    • Monitor client portfolios to enforce billing guidelines, track matter updates, generate reports, and manage budgets or pricing.
  • Process Improvement and Legal Operations
    • Learn and use proven process improvement and legal operations practices.
    • Help carry out process improvement projects for client portfolios.
    • Support clients’ day-to-day legal operations functions.
  • Client Solutions Group Coordination (Data Capture, Training & Practice)
    • Work with LPEs to carry out and capture institutional data hygiene responsibilities, including memorializing final pricing decisions and CSG projects and initiative metrics.
    • With LPE oversight, develop content and presentations focusing on CSG programs and solutions for use in RFP responses and internal and external trainings.
    • Conduct portfolio management trainings with a focus on technologies, reporting, and tools.
  • Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
• Qualifications (Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities).

Experience and Knowledge

• • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a relevant field
  • Law degree from accredited law school preferred
  • Valid license to practice law preferred
  • Legal practice experience preferred
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) member or project management professional certification or willingness to obtain
  • Process improvement methodology certification (e.g., Lean or Six Sigma) or willingness to obtain
  • Preferred experience with litigation/transactional support technology
  • Preferred experience with implementation of a project management or knowledge management technology

Skills

• • Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills with stakeholders at every level.

 Abilities

• • Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
  • Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary.
  • “Do whatever it takes” attitude.

Location/Hybrid/Remote Work

This position may be based in any office location within the Firm’s footprint. This position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model.

• Compensation, Benefits, and Resources

We understand the invaluable role that intelligent and motivated individuals play in the success of our Firm and serving our clients, so we look for the best and brightest. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, corporate discounts and a working environment of belonging.

Baker Donelson knows that the happiest and most engaged employees are employees who feel supported. When you are able to take time to enjoy life outside of the office, you are able to focus on providing excellent service to clients and one another while at work. That is why we take great measures to provide our employees with programs and perks that help guide them in their wellness journeys, including many personal and professional resources.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker Donelson offers a comprehensive benefits package to qualifying employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid medical leave
• New Parent Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching

The salary range for New Jersey applicants is $60,000 - $70,000.