LEGAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - Direct Hire 
LOCATION l Houston, TX 77056 | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience

• Schedule: Full-time | In-office

ROLE IMPACT

The Legal Operations Coordinator supports the daily operations, administrative workflows, and cross-departmental coordination of a law firm's Legal Operations Department. This role partners directly with the Director of Legal Operations to streamline processes, coordinate staffing needs, maintain operational reporting, and support onboarding and offboarding activities. Success requires strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive personnel and operational information with professionalism and confidentiality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate daily legal operations workflows, staffing coverage, workload tracking, PTO administration, and departmental processes to maintain operational efficiency.

• Maintain operational trackers, calendars, reports, and departmental documentation while identifying workflow concerns and escalating issues to leadership.

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding logistics, training schedules, administrative follow-ups, and cross-departmental communications.

• Support the Director of Legal Operations with operational initiatives, process improvements, staffing coordination, and special projects.

• Facilitate communication across legal support teams, administrative departments, and firm leadership while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years of relevant administrative or operational coordination experience within a law firm, including workflow management, cross-departmental coordination, or leadership support.

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and law firm experience; high school diploma or equivalent accepted with 5+ years of directly relevant law firm administrative experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and demonstrated experience handling confidential information.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Legal document management systems (DMS)

• Legal case management and matter management software

• Legal billing and timekeeping systems

• Operational tracking, reporting, and workflow management tools

• Scheduling, calendar management, and administrative coordination systems

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field.

• Experience supporting law firm leadership, legal operations management, staffing coordination, or departmental process improvements.

• Familiarity with legal technology platforms, operational reporting, and process optimization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.

• Mix of walking the office and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance and critical illness and accidental insurance

• Identity protection services

• Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

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