Recent Law Graduates are encouraged to apply!
Job responsibilities:
· Provide project support to members of the Projects team/Chief Strategy Officer and carry out general administrative tasks for the team as and when required.
· Assist with creation of project plans, project proposals, timelines and budget.
· Help maintain the project plan; monitor progress against the plan, coordinate project activities and resources.
· Maintain risk, issue and action logs for projects.
· Assist with maintaining the project templates and library, ensuring all documents are filed in the appropriate location.
· Assist with preparation and submission of regular project update reports as required and act as a point of contact for the project team on project status.
· Arrange and coordinate project team meetings, document actions agreed and ensure relevant project documents are updated.
· Cover project team meetings when a Project Manager is unavailable.
· Assist with the creation of project communications, presentations, training materials etc as required.
· Follow the Stewarts project management methodology and standards and promote the use of these standards throughout the team; assist the team in creation and update of related documentation.
· Assist with research and analysis functions such as requirements gathering, specifications and modelling solutions.
· Liaise closely with key stakeholders across the various practice areas, building effective working relationships.
· Assist with the business case and the end-user requirements for all new systems and projects.
· Assist with the coordination and (where required) execution of user acceptance testing and training.
· Document and perform quality assurance/testing tasks when required.
· Carry out all other project and business change/strategy related duties as assigned by the Chief Strategy Officer.
Qualification & Experience:
· Preferably educated to degree standard.
· Project Management qualification is desirable, ideally APM or Prince 2 foundation level.
· 2 years or more experience within a law or accountancy firm is desirable but not essential.
· Experience of using or supporting popular, market leading legal IT systems within core DMS, PMS and CRM disciplines is highly desirable.
· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Job skills:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Willing to travel for multi-site projects.
· Ability to work well under pressure.
· Must demonstrate patience, tact, empathy and be able to communicate effectively with all members of the firm.
· Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
· Proven ability to work well in individual and group problem solving situations, effectively using logic and reason.
· Skills in solving problems, making decisions, and resolving conflicts.
General skills:
· Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, applies self, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines.
· Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic).
· Delivers helpful internal services with a “can do” approach, shows commercial awareness and represents the department/firm appropriately.
· Shares information and ideas.
· Accepts and follows instructions, listens, makes notes, questions appropriately, co- operates.
· Shows sound judgement and decision-making skills; acts within boundaries.
· Shows commitment, passion and enthusiasm.
· Is a respectful, reliable and supportive team player.
· Reflects the firm’s culture.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £43,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
