Overview
In this role you support the Legal Project Management (LPM) function within the Commercial Litigation team, focusing on group actions. You drive processes, data handling, and client-facing reporting to improve efficiency and consistency. You will work with the GAC team and cross-functional colleagues, promoting LPM across the firm and contributing to business development. The position blends operational project work with training and strategic initiatives, in a hybrid work environment.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- family-friendly policies
- life assurance
- private health and dental care
- gym discount
- retail vouchers
Responsibilities
- Manage workstreams, tasks and deadlines on matters, including chairing meetings and circulating action points
- Oversee cost management, including complex billing, third-party costs, and budgets
- Produce progress reports for clients, funders, and insurers
- Administer client portals and other tech solutions for client management
- Administer and improve Case Funnel (mass claim management) processes
- Create trackers and dashboards to manage large data volumes and reporting
- Support legal project management strategy and advise on non-matter processes
- Train lawyers in legal project management and promote LPM across the firm
- Contribute to business development through articles and case studies
- Build strong relationships across legal and business services teams and with the wider Innovation team
Key requirements
- Experience in a professional services environment and working as part of a team
- Experience with MS Excel and MS Planner
- Experience with generative AI applications
- Experience in process improvement / driving change
- Experience working with large quantities of data
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proactive, collaborative, and able to build relationships at all levels
- High professional standards and quality work output
- Cooperative and collaborative mindset
- Strong organisational discipline and attention to detail
- Proactive problem solving and opportunity recognition
- MS Excel
- MS Planner
- Generative AI applications
Legal Project Co-ordinator in London employer: Stephenson Harwood
At Stephenson Harwood, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your career can flourish. As a Trademark Attorney, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and encourages early responsibility, allowing you to make a significant impact on both client success and your professional development. With competitive rewards and a commitment to diversity, our firm offers a unique opportunity to grow within a global network of legal experts.
