Project Coordinator, Office of General Counsel

Pay Range

$60,000.00-$93,100.00

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 

 

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Job Description

Exciting Job Opportunity at MSK: Project Coordinator, Office of General Counsel

 

An exciting opportunity awaits you at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). Are you passionate about contributing to a mission-driven organization? The Office of General Counsel is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to join our team and support the vital work of MSK.

 

Role Overview:

• Coordinate and execute all assigned projects for in-house legal practice groups, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the legal department.
• Perform a high level of administrative and executive duties, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Triage and address various requests and questions directed to the legal team, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all legal documents, communications, and activities within the department.
• Coordinate annual risk management programs, ensuring compliance and thoroughness in processes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date statistics for trending and analysis of incoming inquiries, informing ongoing work.
• Participate in continuous quality review of work and processes, striving for excellence.
• Advise and follow up with relevant individuals and departments concerning responses to legal documents, claims, and litigation.
• Collect documents and information as requested by legal staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Acquire and notarize signatures for verification of legal documents, ensuring all paperwork is properly executed.
• Generate charts and reports as needed, providing valuable data and insights.
• Manage calendar, schedule meetings and conference calls, and coordinate meeting rooms for internal and external gatherings, arranging for any necessary equipment.
• Screen and review mail and incoming calls, taking messages or directing them appropriately.
• Track expenses for staff and non-employees; process reimbursements and payments efficiently.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, work orders, and process invoices for payment, ensuring all financial transactions are handled smoothly.
• Gather information and perform data entry in MSKTime, contributing to accurate record-keeping.

Key Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience, preferably in a legal setting.
• Strong computer and software proficiency.

Core Skills:

• Excellent writing skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and build strong client relationships.
• Capability to work closely with senior legal leadership.
• Resourcefulness with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle competing assignments.
• A problem solver who enjoys finding new and better ways of doing things.

Additional Information:

 

Location: Hybrid, with at least 3-4 days on-site at 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm

Reporting to: VP, Associate General Counsel & Chief Litigation Counsel

 

Pay Range: $60,000 - 93,100 Annually

 

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