Project Coordinator

Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Atlanta, GA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seyfarth Labs is at the center of the firm's work to explore and deploy artificial intelligence, automation, and related technologies across legal service delivery. As the home of our technology innovation team, we test and implement emerging tools to transform how our teams work and how our clients experience the delivery of legal services. As a Project Coordinator, you will provide essential support across multiple technology initiatives, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, brings intellectual curiosity to new tools and workflows, and is looking to grow in either project management or legal technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a professional services environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Attention to detail, particularly in document formatting, status reporting, and project tracking
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn project management tools and platforms used for task tracking, project planning, and team collaboration
• Interest in and aptitude for learning new technologies, particularly those related to automation, AI, and legal technology
• Experience with or exposure to GenAI productivity tools and platforms, such as Microsoft M365 Copilot or similar
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Comfortable collaborating across functions and working with multiple stakeholder groups at varying levels of the organization
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within diverse teams with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of Seyfarth Labs' technology projects, managing multiple workstreams concurrently and adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines as business needs evolve
• Assist in maintaining project timelines, tracking deliverables, and preparing status updates for team leadership and stakeholders
• Maintain a log of incoming project requests and initiatives, supporting prioritization and assignment in coordination with team leadership
• Coordinate team meetings and working sessions, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and documentation of action items and decisions
• Assist with coordination of external vendors and technology partners, including scheduling, follow-up on deliverables, and documentation of agreements or decisions
• Support the rollout and implementation of new technologies by helping with training materials, user guides, and process documentation
• Serve as backup support for incoming help desk requests and inquiries in the absence of the dedicated help desk team, triaging issues and escalating as appropriate to ensure continuity of service
• Assist with testing and quality assurance of new technology solutions and automated processes across various Seyfarth Labs projects
• Document best practices and lessons learned across projects to support continuous improvement within the team
• Perform other administrative and project-related tasks as assigned

Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits at all levels
• annual merit increase
• bonus pay

What This Job Offers

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