Hybrid Project Manager – Law Department Operations

at Equitable

• Job title: Project Manager – Law Department Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Syracuse, United States

About the role

• Entry-level Project Manager in Legal Operations at Equitable. Supporting project coordination and management for legal workflows in a hybrid work environment.

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.

Requirements

• BA/BS in an operations management, business administration, or technology discipline from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience.
• 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off