Project Manager – Law Department Operations (HYBRID)

Equitable•Syracuse, NY

1h•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives- a mission we’ve honed since 1859. The Equitable Law Department’s Mission is to Serve as Equitable’s trusted counsel, empowering Equitable to pursue its noble purpose by upholding the highest standards, forging collaborative relationships and delivering creative solutions. At Equitable we have reimagined how we want to work and are guided by principles of inclusivity, flexibility, and connection. Come join us and enjoy working for a leading financial services company with an amazing and diverse culture! We offer a flexible hybrid office/remote work environment, and this position is located in our Syracuse, NY office. Equitable is currently looking to hire a motivated and analytical entry-level to junior-level Project Manager for our Legal Operations team. As a key member of the team this role will work closely with Operations leadership and IT teams to manage multiple projects that align with our organization’s strategic goals, ensure the efficient delivery of legal services and manage resources effectively. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Requirements

BA/BS in an operations management, business administration, or technology discipline from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of translating complex information into structured plans and actionable insights.
Established working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, WORD, and other Microsoft applications.
Proactive, flexible, and willing to respond to unanticipated issues and constantly reprioritize based on business demands with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high-level of precision.
Effective Communication: Understand effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Nice To Haves

Prior project management or legal operations experience is preferred.
Prior knowledge with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or Lean Six Sigma principles) or a project management certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP) is preferred.
Prior experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira) and workflow tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, SmartDraw) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development of project initiation documentation, including drafting project scopes, timelines, and resourcing proposals.
Coordinate project tasks, track milestones, and ensure deadlines are met across various workstreams using project management software like Microsoft Project.
Document project minutes, actions, and decisions, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability and progress.
Assist members of the Operations team in mapping current legal workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing opportunities for efficiency gains.
Assist in documenting and standardizing legal processes, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and audit readiness.
Help create and maintain a repository of legal documents, templates, and best practices for knowledge sharing across the department.
Support the evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of legal technology solutions, such as contract, document, and matter management platforms.
Collect project data, analyze performance metrics (KPIs), and assist in creating dashboards and reports to inform data-driven decision-making for senior leadership.
Provide basic user support and training on legal technologies and new processes as needed.
Provide additional operations process and procedural support such as form and template design, workflow documentation development, and first-level IT triage.