Assist with the development of project initiation documentation, including drafting project scopes, timelines, and resourcing proposals.
Coordinate project tasks, track milestones, and ensure deadlines are met across various workstreams using project management software like Microsoft Project.
Document project minutes, actions, and decisions, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability and progress.
Assist members of the Operations team in mapping current legal workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing opportunities for efficiency gains.
Assist in documenting and standardizing legal processes, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and audit readiness.
Help create and maintain a repository of legal documents, templates, and best practices for knowledge sharing across the department.
Support the evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of legal technology solutions, such as contract, document, and matter management platforms.
Collect project data, analyze performance metrics (KPIs), and assist in creating dashboards and reports to inform data-driven decision-making for senior leadership.
Provide basic user support and training on legal technologies and new processes as needed.
Provide additional operations process and procedural support such as form and template design, workflow documentation development, and first-level IT triage.

Requirements

BA/BS in an operations management, business administration, or technology discipline from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience.
Prior project management or legal operations experience is preferred.
Prior knowledge with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or Lean Six Sigma principles) or a project management certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP) is preferred.
Prior experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira) and workflow tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, SmartDraw) is preferred.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdata analysisworkflow documentationlegal process standardizationperformance metricstemplate designuser supporttraining

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationaccountabilityproblem-solvingattention to detail

Certifications

CAPMPMP