Call To Action:
Are you a skilled attorney looking for an exciting opportunity to further your career in civil litigation? Our thriving law firm is seeking a dedicated and passionate attorney to join our team. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to success, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can excel and grow.
We are seeking a Senior Litigation Project Manager to serve as the operational leader responsible for driving the execution of large-scale, high-stakes litigation. This role is critical in designing and implementing systems that ensure visibility, accountability, and on-time delivery across thousands of active matters.
You will act as the central command point for all litigation operations: aligning attorneys, paralegals, clients and vendors while ensuring workflows are efficient, scalable, and consistently executed.
The total compensation range for this role is $81.600 – $121,000; commensurate with experience.
About Us:
We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.
We are a well-established civil litigation law firm that is experiencing significant growth. Our team of experienced attorneys is known for their expertise, dedication, and innovative approach to legal matters. We have a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters professional development and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
As the Senior Litigation Project Manager at our firm, you will:
- Design, implement, and continuously improve centralized litigation workflows across all phases (filings, discovery, motions, trial preparation)
• Own execution by proactively tracking progress, enforcing accountability, and escalating risks before deadlines are impacted
• Serve as the single source of truth for matter status, deadlines, risks, and workload capacity
• Oversee intake, organization, and management of high-volume case files, evidence, and court filings
• Maintain and manage a master calendar of deadlines, statutory requirements, and internal milestones
• Coordinate large-scale discovery and document production efforts with internal teams and external vendors
• Lead cross-functional communication through daily stand-ups, weekly status meetings, and executive briefings
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting that provide real-time visibility into progress and risks
• Build detailed project plans and work-back schedules for all major litigation phases
• Anticipate resource needs and proactively plan for workload fluctuations
• Support partners and clients with clear, data-driven reporting and insights
Qualifications:
We are looking for an attorney who possesses:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, high-volume litigation or similarly deadline-driven environments
• Experience with large dockets, mass torts, or document-intensive matters
• Proficiency with legal case management and document systems (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments, Relativity)
• Strong experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Project)
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred:
• Advanced degree (J.D., M.B.A., M.P.A.) or PMP/CAPM certification
• Experience in law firms, government, or large legal environments
• Familiarity with federal civil procedure and Maryland state court rules
Success Metrics:
- Zero missed deadlines across all litigation activities
- Full transparency into case progress, risks, and workload
- Early identification and resolution of bottlenecks
- Highly structured, predictable, and efficient litigation operations environment
Why Join Us:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Engaging and challenging caseload.
- The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.
At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.
If you are a motivated attorney looking for a rewarding career in civil litigation and want to be a part of our dynamic and growing law firm, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help us continue to deliver exceptional legal services to our clients.
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and references to Resume@KiernanTrebach.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**
