The HT Group is partnering with a reputable law firm to hire a Legal Operations Project Coordinator. This role reports directly to the COO and supports the operations leadership team, contributing to firmwide operational projects and practice-related initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing moving parts, improving processes, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced professional environment.
Our client is known for their outstanding company culture and fun work environment, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are valued and set up for success.
Direct Hire | Houston TX 77027 (Onsite) | $60-70k
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and project support from planning through completion – coordinating meetings, maintaining documentation, tracking timelines, and monitoring budgets.
- Serve as the main point of communication between attorneys, staff, leadership, and outside vendors to ensure alignment and progress.
- Assign and track project tasks, monitor deadlines, and identify risks or roadblocks.
- Prepare clear status updates, reports, and summaries for leadership.
- Maintain project logs and ensure action items are addressed.
- Partner with Technology team to support implementation of legal tech tools, including AI platforms and dashboards.
- Analyze data capabilities within firm systems and recommend improvements.
- Assist with reporting for Executive Committee and Partner meetings.
- Support process, policy, and efficiency improvements across the firm.
- Handle special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field.
- Prior project coordination or similar experience highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity with data/reporting tools and general business software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret data and develop clear, useful reports.
- Highly organized multitasker who can manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset.
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