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Seyfarth Shaw LLP · 4 hours ago

Innovation and Strategic Design Coordinator

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a leading legal services firm that emphasizes the importance of great people in achieving success. The Innovation and Strategic Design Coordinator will support strategic initiatives and innovation projects to enhance legal service delivery and operational efficiency, working closely with the Chief Innovation & Strategic Design Officer and various teams across the firm.

ConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of innovation and strategic design projects

Assist in maintaining project timelines, tracking deliverables, and preparing status updates and reports

Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and events, including scheduling, materials preparation, and follow-up

Draft and format internal and external communications, presentations, and reports related to innovation initiatives

Design and build presentation decks for internal, client-facing, and executive audiences; maintain templates and ensure visual and brand consistency

Coordinate the thought leadership pipeline, including editorial calendars; drafting, editing, and repurposing blog content; preparing podcast briefs; scheduling guests; and partnering with Marketing/Business Development to publish across channels

Ensure rigorous quality control across deliverables through proofreading, data validation, version management, and consistent messaging

Translate technical and innovation concepts into clear, concise narratives and executive summaries tailored to different audiences

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal Project Management, Practice Development, Business Development, IT, and Seyfarth Labs to support innovation efforts

Serve as a liaison between Innovation & Strategic Design and departments such as Marketing & Business Development, Seyfarth Labs, Lean Solutions, Technology Services Group and Practice Groups to align priorities, remove blockers, and drive execution

Assist in tracking and organizing submitted ideas for innovation, process improvement, and legal technology solutions

Support the development and distribution of marketing collateral, thought leadership content, and client-facing materials

Maintain best practices documentation and assist in the implementation of process improvement initiatives

Participate in the planning and execution of webinars, training sessions, and other events related to innovation and strategic design

Experiment with and operationalize GenAI and emerging tools to accelerate content creation, research, and presentation design; document best practices and lessons learned

Perform other administrative and project-related tasks as assigned

Qualification

Project coordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsExperience in law firmsThought leadership coordinationGenAI toolsProfessional demeanorOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

2 -4 years of experience in a professional services environment

Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with tools like iManage, Smartsheet, GenAI, or project management platforms is a plus

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset

Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Proven success collaborating across functions and serving as a proactive liaison with multiple stakeholder groups

Preferred

Experience in law firms, consulting, or innovation-focused roles preferred

Experience building executive-level slide decks and storytelling materials; portfolio or work samples preferred

Hands-on experience coordinating thought leadership programs (blogs, newsletters, podcasts, webinars), from concept through production, publishing, and measurement

AI-fluent or demonstrably eager to learn; familiarity with GenAI tools for drafting, analysis, and presentation design preferred