Junior Project Manager - Information Technology - Dallas

The Junior/Assistant Project Manager supports the IT Project Manager in delivering technology, process improvement, and firmwide initiatives within a legal professional‑services environment. The role focuses on project coordination, documentation, and communication across IT, business users, and vendors to keep work organized, visible, and on track.

 Core responsibilities

• Project coordination and tracking
• Maintain project schedules, RAID logs, and project documentation under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Track progress against milestones and follow up with team members on assigned actions.
• Prepare draft status reports and summaries for the Project Manager to finalize for the CIO and other stakeholders.
• Assist with project intake, prioritization, and basic resource planning.
  
  

 

• Requirements and documentation support
• Support requirements gathering with attorneys, legal staff, and administrative teams.
• Capture meeting notes, decisions, workflows, and action items to ensure accurate next steps.
• Help translate business needs into user stories, functional requirements, or process maps.
  
  

 

• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document outcomes with the Project Manager.
• Serve as a communication link between IT, business users, and vendors, escalating issues to the Project Manager as needed.
• Draft project communications, updates, and summaries for review and refinement by the Project Manager.
  
  

 

• Process and quality support
• Assist in maintaining and improving PMO templates, processes, and best practices.
• Coordinate UAT activities, including test scripts and defect tracking, and provide clear visibility into testing progress.
• Help ensure deliverables meet quality expectations and align with firm standards.
  
  

 

• Vendor and technology coordination
• Coordinate with vendors on scheduling, deliverables, and issue resolution, keeping the Project Manager informed of risks or delays.
• Support technology rollouts, upgrades, and firmwide communications as directed.
  
  

 

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Foundational understanding of project management approaches (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Excel, SharePoint, Planner, OneNote).
• Comfort working with technical teams and learning new systems quickly.
• Professional, calm, service‑oriented demeanor suitable for a law‑firm environment.
• Openness to coaching and direction from the Project Manager.
  
  

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in project coordination, business analysis, or IT support. Fresh graduates with strong foundational skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
• Prior law‑firm or professional‑services experience is welcome but not required for this junior role.
• Exposure to legal applications (e.g., iManage, Elite, NetDocuments, Litera).
• Foundational project management certifications (e.g., CAPM, Scrum, Google PM).
  
  

 

Success profile

A successful Junior/Assistant PM at Winstead:

• Works seamlessly with the Project Manager, anticipating needs and supporting delivery.
• Keeps projects organized and progressing without requiring constant oversight.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with attorneys, staff, and vendors.
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and interest in the legal technology landscape.
• Builds trust with the Project Manager, CIO, and IT leadership through reliability, preparation, and attention to detail.