Legal IT Project Coordinator

Baker Donelson • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal IT Project Coordinator must coordinate department and enterprise level technology projects, provide project status information to management, and participate in improving project management office (PMO) practices, policies, and procedures. The IT Project Coordinator works to support the continuation and evolution of the PMO’s strategic and administrative goals. This position may be posted externally under a market-aligned title to enhance candidate reach. Upon hire, the official title for the role will be IT Project Coordinator.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Goal oriented individual.
• Four-year college degree or demonstratable experience.
• Experience with multiple project management methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft project management and Microsoft 365 applications.

Nice To Haves

• Project management certifications or willingness to obtain.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level