Project Manager/Paralegal, Legal and Global Affairs

Coherent Corp. US • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

The position involves creating a project dashboard, managing, and reporting on project status to ensure timely completion. The individual will take ownership of projects, make decisions, and move them forward with limited direction. Responsibilities include managing the team budget, tracking spending, and providing reports on prior month spending and forecasts for the next month. The role also involves assisting with meeting preparations, including preparing and distributing materials, drafting PowerPoints, agendas, capturing meeting minutes, and tracking action items. Additionally, the individual will assist in onboarding new department team members and perform other duties as assigned based on team and business priorities.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience, ideally in a corporate legal environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Familiarity with legal operations, processes, and technology.
• Proficiency with expense reporting and travel management tools (Concur and Navan Business Travel preferred).
• Prior experience in the AI, semiconductor, and/or manufacturing industry is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in written communication.
• Ability to support multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfort with legal tech and basic understanding of AI tools.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Effective multitasking and project management skills.
• Tech-savvy and eager to leverage automation tools.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly adaptable and flexible to work extended hours.
• Self-motivated, proactive, organized, and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Create a project dashboard and manage project status reporting.
• Take ownership and make decisions to move projects forward.
• Manage team budget and track spending.
• Prepare and distribute meeting materials.
• Draft PowerPoints, agendas, and capture meeting minutes.
• Track action items from meetings.
• Assist in onboarding new team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees