Job Description The Con Edison Law Department Legal Innovation and Operations (LIO) team is seeking a Project Specialist to manage and support projects across the Department. The role requires flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, business, and organizational needs, including learning and managing new legal technologies. This role also requires the ability to operate independently within a fast-paced environment and work proactively with stakeholders at various levels, including Law Department professionals, IT staff, and vendors. As legal technology is a rapidly changing industry, the Project Specialist is expected to be open-minded, thoughtful, strive to continuously build knowledge and skills, and manage change. This is a hybrid role. Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities - The Con Edison Law Department Legal Innovation and Operations (LIO) team is seeking a Project Specialist to manage and support projects across the Department. The role requires flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, business, and organizational needs, including learning and managing new legal technologies. This role also requires the ability to operate independently within a fast-paced environment and work proactively with stakeholders at various levels, including Law Department professionals, IT staff, and vendors. As legal technology is a rapidly changing industry, the Project Specialist is expected to be open-minded, thoughtful, strive to continuously build knowledge and skills, and manage change.
- The Project Specialist will provide LIO program support and collaborate to improve day-to-day efficiency, control costs, implement process improvements, and facilitate change.
- Undertake administrative management, maintenance, and improvement assignments for identified tools and technology solutions. Evaluate, test, train, implement, and support technology solutions utilized by the Law Department, interfacing with IT staff as needed.
- Respond to Law Department end users requests in a timely and professional manner. Review, analyze, and resolve issues, utilizing creative solutions and collaborating with IT staff when necessary.
- Provide project management support for various LIO and Law Department initiatives (technology upgrades, technology implementations, IT related drills,etc.).
- Manage procurement, budgeting, vendor management, information resources, and other LIO responsibilities. Assist with solutions controls and reporting tasks, including SOX audits and ad hoc requests.
- Contribute to the Law Departments automation efforts through the use of Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and similar tools. Responsible for identifying and translating business requirements into technical requirements.
- Update and create new forms, processes, and tools for the Law Department, using MS Forms, MS Lists, and other Company technology platforms. Support the identification and implementation of innovative technology tools and solutions for the Law Department, including the integration of AI technology.
- Responsible for additional tasks and duties to support the LIO team.
- Assist the Company during system emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment which may require working extended or non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience - Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of related work experience Direct responsibility for project tasks and technology solutions or
- Master's Degree Two years related work experience Direct responsibility for project tasks and technology solutions
Relevant Work Experience - 3-5 years Experience managing and implementing technology solutions, and comfort with learning (and self-learning) new tools and systems, required.
- 3-5 years Demonstrated experience managing projects and using project management skills to set objectives and achieve successful results, required.
- 3-5 years Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and O365, including Copilot, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency with SharePoint and OneDrive, required.
- 3-5 years Proficiency with Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and Power Apps, required.
- Experience with Oracle, preferred.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and communications skills, required.
- Demonstrated experience working both independently and as part of a team, required.
- Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional groups and building relationships with stakeholders to set objectives and produce results, required.
- Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information using excellent discretion and judgment, required.
- Must show strong attention to detail and be able to multi-task in fast-paced environments, required.
- Proven track record of breaking down processes and identifying key pain points to deliver business improvements, required.
- 3-5 years Experience in legal operations in an in-house legal department, in a law-firm, and/or supporting legal technology solutions and end users (document management, matter management, contract management, e-billing, knowledge management, workflow solutions, etc.), preferred.
Licenses and Certifications - Driver's License Required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) (PMP, CAPM, Legal Project Management, etc.) Preferred
Additional Physical Demands - The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able and willing to travel as needed.
- Must be able to provide off hours support as required.
About Us
Mission Statement: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits: We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles. About the Team EEO Statement: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law. Technical Difficulty Statement: For technical issues, please contact us at ...@coned.com