Associate Project Manager

Aderant is a global industry leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations with a mission to help them run a better business. We are motivated by a collective desire to drive the legal industry to the forefront of innovation. With over 2,500 clients around the world, including 95 of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are changing the outside perception of the legal sphere; where there was once resistance to modernization, we are creating a culture that embraces new ideas and technology.

At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work – ideas, experience, and passion – to drive our mission forward.

Our people are our strength.

Associate Project Manager

About Aderant

Aderant is a global, industry-leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations. Our mission is to help our clients run a better business. With over 2,500 clients worldwide, including many of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are driving innovation across the legal industry.

At Aderant, the “A” represents how we fulfill our foundational purpose—serving our clients. It reflects our core values of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We empower our teams to bring their full selves to work and contribute meaningfully to our shared success.

Role Description

The Associate Project Manager supports the successful delivery of software implementation projects by assisting with planning, coordination, and execution activities. This role is client-facing and works closely with Project Managers, internal teams, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals looking to grow in project management within a global legal technology organization, with direct exposure to client engagements and implementation delivery.

Minimal travel may be required based on client and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of client-facing implementation projects
• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Coordinate project tasks and help track progress against timelines
• Maintain project documentation, plans, and status reports
• Monitor project deliverables using CRM, Professional Services Automation tools, and Smartsheets
• Communicate project updates to clients and internal teams; escalate risks or issues as needed
• Support resource coordination and scheduling activities
• Assist in managing project budgets, including tracking costs and reporting variances
• Participate in client meetings and provide follow-up documentation and action tracking
• Help identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Support change management processes and documentation
• Contribute to post-project reviews and lessons learned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or related client-facing role
• Exposure to software implementation, ERP systems, or professional services environments is a plus
• Accounting or financial systems background is a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-facing mindset
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with Smartsheets and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, PSA tools) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  
  

Preferred Background

• Internship or entry-level experience in project management, consulting, or other client-facing roles
• Exposure to accounting systems, ERP platforms, or legal industry workflows is beneficial but not required
• Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders in a professional services environment
  
  

Career Growth

This role is designed as a development path into a Project Manager position, with opportunities to take on increasing ownership of project components and client interactions over time.