Project coordinator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

Seyfarth Labs is at the center of the firm's work to explore and deploy artificial intelligence, automation, and related technologies across legal service delivery. As the home of our technology innovation team, we test and implement emerging tools to transform how our teams work and how our clients experience the delivery of legal services. As a Project Coordinator, you will provide essential support across multiple technology initiatives, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, brings intellectual curiosity to new tools and workflows, and is looking to grow in either project management or legal technology.

The Day-To-Day

On any given day, you will:

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of Seyfarth Labs' technology projects, managing multiple workstreams concurrently and adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines as business needs evolve
• Assist in maintaining project timelines, tracking deliverables, and preparing status updates for team leadership and stakeholders
• Maintain a log of incoming project requests and initiatives, supporting prioritization and assignment in coordination with team leadership
• Coordinate team meetings and working sessions, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and documentation of action items and decisions
• Assist with coordination of external vendors and technology partners, including scheduling, follow-up on deliverables, and documentation of agreements or decisions
• Support the rollout and implementation of new technologies by helping with training materials, user guides, and process documentation
• Serve as backup support for incoming help desk requests and inquiries in the absence of the dedicated help desk team, triaging issues and escalating as appropriate to ensure continuity of service
• Assist with testing and quality assurance of new technology solutions and automated processes across various Seyfarth Labs projects
• Document best practices and lessons learned across projects to support continuous improvement within the team
• Perform other administrative and project-related tasks as assigned

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a professional services environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Attention to detail, particularly in document formatting, status reporting, and project tracking
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn project management tools and platforms used for task tracking, project planning, and team collaboration
• Interest in and aptitude for learning new technologies, particularly those related to automation, AI, and legal technology
• Experience with or exposure to GenAI productivity tools and platforms, such as Microsoft M365 Copilot or similar
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Comfortable collaborating across functions and working with multiple stakeholder groups at varying levels of the organization
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within diverse teams with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

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Location Specific Language

The salary range for this role is $73,000 to $79,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.