Innovation and Strategic Design Coordinator

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Chicago, IL

13h • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Coordinator, Innovation & Strategic Design, supports the execution of strategic initiatives and innovation projects that enhance the firm’s legal service delivery and operational efficiency. Working closely with the Chief Innovation & Strategic Design Officer (CISDO) and other members of the Innovation & Strategic Design team, the Coordinator plays a key role in project coordination, internal communications, and knowledge-sharing efforts across the firm. This role blends project coordination with content and communications, including building high-impact presentation decks, coordinating multi-channel thought leadership, and serving as a cross-departmental liaison to advance innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2 -4 years of experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with tools like iManage, Smartsheet, GenAI, or project management platforms is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience building executive-level slide decks and storytelling materials; portfolio or work samples preferred.
• Hands-on experience coordinating thought leadership programs (blogs, newsletters, podcasts, webinars), from concept through production, publishing, and measurement.
• AI-fluent or demonstrably eager to learn; familiarity with GenAI tools for drafting, analysis, and presentation design preferred.
• Proven success collaborating across functions and serving as a proactive liaison with multiple stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in law firms, consulting, or innovation-focused roles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with tools like iManage, Smartsheet, GenAI, or project management platforms is a plus.
• Experience building executive-level slide decks and storytelling materials; portfolio or work samples preferred.
• AI-fluent or demonstrably eager to learn; familiarity with GenAI tools for drafting, analysis, and presentation design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of innovation and strategic design projects.
• Assist in maintaining project timelines, tracking deliverables, and preparing status updates and reports.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and events, including scheduling, materials preparation, and follow-up.
• Draft and format internal and external communications, presentations, and reports related to innovation initiatives.
• Design and build presentation decks for internal, client-facing, and executive audiences; maintain templates and ensure visual and brand consistency.
• Coordinate the thought leadership pipeline, including editorial calendars; drafting, editing, and repurposing blog content; preparing podcast briefs; scheduling guests; and partnering with Marketing/Business Development to publish across channels.
• Ensure rigorous quality control across deliverables through proofreading, data validation, version management, and consistent messaging.
• Translate technical and innovation concepts into clear, concise narratives and executive summaries tailored to different audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal Project Management, Practice Development, Business Development, IT, and Seyfarth Labs to support innovation efforts.
• Serve as a liaison between Innovation & Strategic Design and departments such as Marketing & Business Development, Seyfarth Labs, Lean Solutions, Technology Services Group and Practice Groups to align priorities, remove blockers, and drive execution.
• Assist in tracking and organizing submitted ideas for innovation, process improvement, and legal technology solutions.
• Support the development and distribution of marketing collateral, thought leadership content, and client-facing materials.
• Maintain best practices documentation and assist in the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the planning and execution of webinars, training sessions, and other events related to innovation and strategic design.
• Experiment with and operationalize GenAI and emerging tools to accelerate content creation, research, and presentation design; document best practices and lessons learned.
• Perform other administrative and project-related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees