{"id":87373,"date":"2023-01-25T11:57:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T10:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zenkit.com\/?p=87373"},"modified":"2023-07-21T11:28:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T09:28:11","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-legal-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenkit.com\/en\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-legal-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know About Legal Project Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In today’s legal landscape, more and more firms are recognizing the importance of project management. It\u2019s reported that 89% of organizations<\/a> have a project management office (PMO). But what exactly is legal project management? And what are the benefits?<\/p>\n In this blog post, we’ll take a look at everything you need to know about legal project management. We’ll cover topics such as the goals of legal project management, the benefits, the key principles, and the stages of a typical legal project.<\/p>\n We’ll also offer some advice on how to manage risks and the common pitfalls. By the end of this post, you should have a good understanding of legal project management and how it can benefit your firm.<\/p>\n When it comes to legal project management, there is a lot that goes into making sure projects are completed on time and within budget. In this day and age of automation, efficiency, and project management, it\u2019s inevitable that these tools that work so well in the IT industry<\/a> can\u2019t be applied to enhance the delivery of legal services.<\/p>\n Professionals who engage in this type of work usually have a degree in business administration, finance, or project management. Management trainees often find themselves pursuing legal project management as their career path due to the numerous benefits it has to offer.<\/p>\n One of the most important things for legal project managers<\/a> is having experience working in the legal field. This allows them to understand the intricate details of various contracts and court proceedings according to Mark Pierce, CEO of Cloud Peak Law<\/a> Group<\/p>\n Many legal project managers have guidelines published by The American Bar Association (ABA) which can help ensure proper planning and execution when undertaking a legal project.<\/p>\n Legal project managers typically have a degree in business administration, finance, or project management.<\/p>\n However, many manage projects within the legal field with knowledge and experience from other professional disciplines. This understanding allows them to take into account the intricate details of various contracts and court proceedings.<\/p>\n Additionally, they often have guidelines published by The American Bar Association (ABA) which can help ensure proper planning and execution when undertaking a legal project.<\/p>\n Legal project management (LPM) is a specialized form of project management that is used in the legal industry. LPM aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of law firms by managing legal projects effectively. Legal project management tools and techniques can help to achieve these goals, and many law firms use them to improve their operations.<\/p>\n The main goals of LPM are to manage resources efficiently, identify risks and issues early on, communicate with all stakeholders regularly, track progress regularly, and adjust plans as needed.<\/p>\n Many common tools and techniques used in LPM include:<\/p>\n One of the most important aspects of LPM is effective communication with stakeholders. Without good communication between project team members and their clients or other stakeholders, it is difficult to succeed at achieving project goals.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0 Ben Michael, Practicing Lawyer and Founder of\u00a0 Michael & Associates<\/a>, \u201cExcellent communication requires that everyone involved in a legal project understand the overall objectives of the project as well as what has been completed so far.\u201d<\/p>\n It also requires that parties can share input and feedback without fear of being held accountable for mistakes made earlier in the project timeline. Effective communication also requires continual monitoring throughout the entire process so that changes can be made if necessary.<\/p>\n Project management\u2019s astonishing popularity has grown so much that a report by Mordor Intelligence<\/a> reveals that the project management software market has grown from USD 5.37 billion in 2020 to USD 9.81 billion by 2026.<\/p>\n There are many benefits to having a good legal project management system in place. Here are some of the most important:<\/p>\n This is especially important when it comes to projects that have multiple stakeholders involved, as it can be difficult to get everyone on board if there are any concerns about potential risks.<\/p>\n This is essential for successful projects \u2013 without stakeholder cooperation, it will be very hard to achieve success.<\/p>\n A good legal project management system can easily accommodate these variations by providing tailored features and functionality for each team or group involved in the project (and always keeping safety at the forefront).<\/p>\n
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