Legal IT Project Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Department: Information Technology | Supervisor: Director of Project Management Office

About the role

The Legal IT Project Coordinator coordinates department and enterprise-level technology projects, provides project status information to management, and participates in improving project management office (PMO) practices, policies, and procedures. This role supports the continuation and evolution of the PMO’s strategic and administrative goals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate project activities to help ensure project scope, schedule, and budgets are maintained.
• Create and maintain applicable project artifacts to monitor and track project progress and status.
• Generate reports as necessary for project stakeholders and management.
• Support Legal IT Project Manager activities to ensure technology projects are completed.
• Improve knowledge of project management methods and supporting technology.
• Work with the PMO team to improve PMO operations, procedures, policies, and execution.
• Assist IT Project Managers with educating interested Firm parties on project management concepts, methods, and technologies.
• Work with the Firm’s internal training department on project management education initiatives.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree or demonstrable experience.
• Experience with multiple project management methodologies.
• Project management certifications or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with Microsoft project management and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary.
• Travel and work outside of the office may be required.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change.
• Questioning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Embrace self-learning for expanding knowledge and skill sets.
• Experience with and willingness to apply AI technology and concepts to project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Goal-oriented individual.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, extreme temperatures, and the like.