Legal Project Coordinator - Criminal Justice Reform

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Law School is seeking a Legal Project Coordinator for a one-year fixed-term position in Palo Alto. The role focuses on providing administrative support to the Three Strikes Project and related litigation, policy work, and prisoner reentry initiatives.

You will work with a small team of attorneys and interact with government officials and external partners. Ideal candidates bring research, presentation, and project-management skills, with strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• High school diploma with three years of administrative experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with office software and email applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to take ownership of projects.
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to occasionally drive long distances.
• Willingness to learn computer-based research programs like Westlaw and Stanford systems, including Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with Project clients via phone and written correspondence.
• Address inquiries from clients, attorneys, and the community effectively.
• Serve as a resource on specific policies and procedures.
• Assist with litigation support in state and federal courts, including preparing legal pleadings, formatting documents per court rules, and handling litigation submissions.
• Coordinate and manage conferences, seminars, and events, including vendor recommendations and logistics.
• Oversee the electronic filing system.
• Plan and manage calendars, resolve scheduling conflicts, and track court deadlines.
• Handle routine financial transactions, including resolving discrepancies.
• Draft and produce routine communications, coordinate document production, and arrange travel in compliance with unit and university policies.
• Manage office supplies and equipment, including obtaining vendor quotes as necessary.
• Contribute to Project communications and administration, including website and social media management.
• Monitor project scope and report any concerns to the Director.
• Compile data and generate reports and metrics related to the project.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Research coordination

Presentation skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Westlaw

Oracle

Job description

Stanford Law School is seeking a Legal Project Coordinator for a one-year fixed-term position in Palo Alto. The role focuses on providing administrative support to the Three Strikes Project and related litigation, policy work, and prisoner reentry initiatives.

You will work with a small team of attorneys and interact with government officials and external partners. Ideal candidates bring research, presentation, and project-management skills, with strong communication and organizational