Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SourcePro Search has a fantastic, remote opportunity for a Legal Project Specialist with a top ranked global law firm. The primary objective of the Legal Project Specialist is to support the successful delivery of two of our key LPM offerings: Pricing & Matter Management and Business Analytics.
Responsibilities
- Find and cleanse relevant data to support subsequent LPM team analysis
- Create draft presentation decks e.g. for training programs and presentations
- Coordinate regular meetings in consultation with legal and business services stakeholder(s) to develop plans, track timelines, prepare notes and follow up on action items
- Review processes and research practice areas to identify potential areas of improvement
- Collaborate with the firm’s Revenue Administration team to support in the creation of appropriate pricing structures for matters
- Collaborate with other members of the LPM team to improve, maintain and further develop our process improvement and LPM toolkits and training materials
- Identify process improvement initiatives, workshops and documentation of process maps to enable creation and implementation of efficient processes
- Own and update process improvement program plans and team dashboards for management visibility and proactive identification of risks
- Perform such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills
- Proactive, highly motivated self-starter, flexible in approach and able to handle multiple tasks to meet team deadlines and targets
- Communicates effectively and collaboratively at all levels
- Can be relied upon to keep stakeholders informed and provide input on actions that may be necessary to keep projects on track
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to capture and convey information in writing and presentations
- Strong time management skills and project management capability
- Responds quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize appropriately
- Anticipates problems and issues and exercises independent judgment to make sound, justifiable recommendations
- Takes action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues
- Delivers high quality, accurate and timely work product and results, and demonstrates the ability to follow through on agreed objectives
- Takes initiative in professional development by seeking out feedback and learning new skills; continually learning and improving LPM-related expertise
- Comfortable with MS Word and Excel
- This role requires an interest in project management and process improvement with some experience in project management or consultancy desirable, alongside strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of prior experience working in project management or consultancy within banking or other professional services firms
- PowerPoint and MS Visio expertise a plus
Benefits
- OT Eligible
- Excellent benefits package
- Full training provided
- Real potential to progress as the team grows
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