The Legal Technology Administrative Coordinator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP plays a pivotal role in supporting the Legal Technology management team within the firm's New York office. This position offers a hybrid work environment, combining in-office presence with flexible remote options. The coordinator is integral to the firm's commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions by ensuring seamless administrative operations within the Legal Technology department.

In this capacity, the coordinator is responsible for a diverse array of tasks, including assisting with training initiatives for new hires and ongoing education programs for team members. They manage data on cloud-hosted platforms, ensuring compliance with the firm's retention policies by archiving or retiring data as necessary. The role also involves coordinating vendor contract and license renewals, tracking renewal dates, and confirming license counts. Additionally, the coordinator supports budget planning related to vendor costs, assists with matter mobility by creating spreadsheets to track data transfers, and maintains reports related to legal holds and legal hold members. They are also tasked with maintaining the Legal Technology, Information Governance, and Records Management intranet sites, ensuring documentation is current and updated when applications change. Furthermore, the coordinator develops and produces regular reports on Legal Technology and Information Governance activities, projects, and service delivery, and assists with defining and tracking ROI metrics to demonstrate the business value of Legal Technology initiatives. Other responsibilities include assisting with the electronic disbursement management billing process, managing Legal Technology equipment inventory, providing support to Human Resources and Paralegal teams for external user access to network systems, and developing project strategies to ensure efficient task completion. The coordinator also consults with the firm's support departments and internal staff at all levels, coordinates with other firm offices both domestically and internationally, and assists with department initiatives and special projects. They are expected to assure that all completed projects adhere to accepted professional standards and demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others. Additionally, the coordinator manages firm resources responsibly, complies with and understands firm operations, policies, and procedures, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Candidates for this role should possess a bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of related experience. Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with high proficiency in relevant firm computer software programs such as Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. The ability to navigate various electronic databases and document repositories is also required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential matters, are crucial. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, and possess flexibility to adjust hours and work as necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP offers a competitive salary range for this position, with annual compensation between $105,000 and $120,000. The firm provides comprehensive health care benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits. Generous paid time off and paid leave options, including parental leave, are available. Employees have access to in-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities, along with robust well-being classes and programs. The firm also offers opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is renowned for its culture of innovation, intellect, teamwork, and tenacity. The firm fosters an environment that promotes professionalism and excellence, encouraging employees to inspire each other to be their best. Inclusion and diversity are integral to the firm's success, with a commitment to drawing on a wide spectrum of talent. Skadden aims to provide challenging careers with opportunities for development and growth, supporting the well-being of its attorneys and business services professionals.