Legal Project Manager

SRS Distribution•Peachtree Corners, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Project Manager partners with the General Counsel to plan, coordinate, and deliver legal projects efficiently within scope, budget, and timelines. This role manages resources, oversees budgets, communicates progress to stakeholders, mitigates risks, and drives continuous improvement across legal operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Paralegal Certificate
7-10 years of corporate paralegal experience
Proven high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, entity management systems and database creation and maintenance
Detailed oriented and analytical
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
Proved ability to multi-task, be flexible and able to prioritize and complete projects effectively and efficiently
Must be able to work independently and anticipate support needs of General Counsel and Legal department
Must be able to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
Revise and improve procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
Defining project goals, creating detailed plans, and establishing scope to avoid scope creep.
Developing, monitoring, and maintaining budgets to ensure legal work stays within financial limits.
Managing team resources (attorneys, paralegals, support staff, vendors) and coordinating tasks.
Acting as a central point of communication, providing progress reports to stakeholders, and ensuring transparency regarding timelines and costs.
Identifying, mitigating, and monitoring potential risks (legal, operational, or reputational) that may impact project success.
Analyzing completed projects for improvements in efficiency and applying lessons learned for future matters
Creating, organizing and drafting organizational documents, including articles of incorporation or dissolution, stock certificates and merger agreements.
Prepare and/or assist in compiling board and committee materials and resolutions.
Responding to requests for information, subpoenas and bankruptcy filings and managing such files.
Conducts legal research for the development of legal opinions and memos.
Perform other duties of a similar or related level and assists with special/confidential projects as necessary or assigned.
Work cooperatively with others.
Other duties as assigned.
Work cooperatively with others
Comply with all company policies and procedures