Junior Project Manager - Information Technology - Dallas

Winstead PC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Winstead PC in Dallas, TX seeks a Junior/Assistant Project Manager to support the IT PM in delivering technology initiatives within a legal services firm. You will coordinate projects, assist with requirements, and manage stakeholder communications across IT, attorneys, and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years in project coordination or IT support, familiarity with legal apps, and foundational PM knowledge (CAPM, Scrum). Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Openness to coaching and direction from the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Project coordination and tracking: Maintain schedules, RAID logs, and docs; track milestones and actions; draft status summaries for CIO and stakeholders; assist with intake and resource planning.
• Requirements and documentation support: Gather requirements with attorneys and staff; capture notes and decisions; translate needs into user stories and requirements.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement: Coordinate meetings, agendas, and outcomes; act as liaison between IT, business users, and vendors; draft project communications.
• Process and quality support: Maintain PMO templates and best practices; coordinate UAT tests and defect tracking; ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Vendor and technology coordination: Coordinate with vendors on schedules/deliverables; assist with rollouts and firmwide communications.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

PM methodologies

MS 365

Technical collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

CAPM

Scrum

Google PM

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Junior Project Manager - Information Technology - Dallas

Winstead PC, 2728 N. Harwood Street, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

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

1. 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 tofinalizeforthe CIO and other stakeholders.
• Assistwith project intake, prioritization, and basic resource planning.

2. Requirements and documentation support

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

3. 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.

4. Process and quality support

• Assistinmaintainingand 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.

5. 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‑pacedenvironment.
• Foundational understanding of project management approaches (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Proficiencywith Microsoft 365 (Teams, Excel, SharePoint, Planner, OneNote).
• Comfort working with technical teams and learning new systems quickly.
• 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.
• Priorlaw‑firmorprofessional‑servicesexperience is welcome but notrequiredfor 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,anticipatingneeds 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.

Winstead PC, 2728 N. Harwood Street, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas, United States of America