Junior Project Manager at LEAP Legal Software

About LEAP

LEAP is the leading provider of Legal Practice Productivity Solutions in the world and is part of ATI – one of the largest international LegalTech companies. For more than 30 years, our curiosity and commitment to continual improvement has kept us reimagining productivity tools for lawyers and their staff to support our guiding purpose, to ‘Help lawyers who help people’. The market-leading software we develop, and support is used by more than 67,000 lawyers and their staff in small and medium-sized law firms.

Working alongside our international team of passionate high achievers, you’ll join a fast-growing technology business where things seldom stay the same for long. With more than 800 smart, caring and ambitious ‘LEAPsters’ working together across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland and New Zealand, you’ll find yourself in good company here.

This is a brand new role for a Junior Project Manager looking to grow their Project Management career. Reporting directly to our Global COO for coaching and development, you’ll lead projects that drive meaningful change across LEAP. You’ll coordinate both internal and external stakeholders of all levels - creating transparent project plans, communicating clearly and proactively, and ensuring seamless coordination, scheduling and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. 

What you'll do

• Define project strategies, scope and objectives, designing fit-for-purpose solutions that deliver business outcomes 

• Coordinate cross-functional internal and external stakeholders to align on goals, timelines and deliverables 

• Drive stakeholders to meet milestones through transparent communication, prioritisation and proactive management 

• Apply appropriate project management methodologies based on complexity and risk to enable successful delivery 

• Build trusted relationships through clear, timely and tailored communication 

• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in ways of working 

• Identify, track and escalate risks, issues and delays to maintain momentum and minimise impact 

• Lead meetings to facilitate decision-making, ensure alignment and progress projects to completion 

What you'll bring

• A foundation in project management principles including a proven track record of delivering projects successfully in fast-paced environments 

• Excellent planning, organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to execute against deadlines 

• Experience using project planning tools such as MS Project, Monday.com, Smartsheet or JIRA 

You are the type of person who

• Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities. 

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to turn complex information into clear, actionable steps. 

• Is collaborative, open to feedback, and comfortable working cross-functionally to achieve shared goals. 

• Is eager to learn and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment 

LEAP is an inclusive, people-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all the requirements above, we encourage you to still submit your application.

Why join LEAP?

• Your work matters. Helping lawyers help people sits at the heart of everything we do. We solve real world problems that improve and support local, everyday law firms. So they can do their best work for the people in the communities they serve.
• Make an impact. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to be heard, to work on big & complex projects – and to make a real difference.
• Work with a group of authentic, passionate people who love what they do.
• Well-funded and global. LEAP is the leading provider of Legal Practice Productivity Solutions across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand. We're part of ATI – one of the largest international LegalTech companies.
• Flexible and hybrid working. We'd like to find this person in Sydney, but we want you to work in a way that suits you and we're open to flexible arrangements that support you.
• Grow your career with us. Our founder Christian Beck has been building legal tech businesses for over 30 years. There are opportunities galore to expand your career based on where your interests lie. We're not afraid to pivot based on market conditions - you will always have the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and do your best work here.
• Have fun with us. Celebrations. Socials. Sports teams. Access to sailing and yacht events.
• We value your well-being - enjoy an additional paid wellbeing day every year, free gym membership, corporate dental plan and monthly massages in the office. We'll throw in a catered lunch and breakfast every week too. Oh and an on-site barista.
• Access to LEAP Home - a program unique to LEAP to support you in buying your primary residence.