Legal Operations Coordinator

Legal Operations Coordinator

Our client in Houston, Texas is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator for a Direct Hire opportunity. This position will work primarily in office with one work from home day per week.

Client Profile

Our client is a well established law firm seeking an experienced Legal Operations Coordinator to support the day to day operational functions of its Legal Operations Department. This position will serve as an extension of the Director of Legal Operations and work closely with legal support teams and firm leadership. The ideal candidate will bring law firm experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate workflows, staffing needs, processes, and administrative initiatives across the firm.

Legal Operations Coordinator Role

Coordinate and support daily workflows across the Legal Operations Department

Assist with staffing coordination, workload distribution, coverage needs, and departmental process administration

Maintain operational trackers, calendars, reporting tools, and departmental documentation

Monitor workflow and operational concerns and escalate issues appropriately to the Director of Legal Operations

Coordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics for legal support personnel

Coordinate training schedules and ensure operational follow up items are completed

Assist with PTO administration, scheduling, and coverage coordination

Support departmental reporting and communication initiatives

Assist with Legal Operations projects and process improvement initiatives

Collaborate with legal support teams, Human Resources, firm leadership, and other departments

Handle sensitive personnel and operational information with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Perform additional duties in support of the Legal Operations Department as needed

Legal Operations Coordinator Background Profile:

3+ years of relevant law firm experience required

Previous legal support experience strongly preferred

Experience that extends beyond traditional attorney support into workflow coordination, staffing, operations, process administration, or support of firm leadership

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Experience coordinating across teams, departments, or office locations preferred

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive personnel information

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with employees at all levels of the firm

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with legal technology such as document management, case management, or billing systems

Bachelors degree preferred

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant law firm experience considered

High school diploma or equivalent may be considered with 5+ years of directly relevant law firm administrative experience

Features and Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

Critical illness and accident insurance

Identity protection services

Employer HSA contribution

401(k)

Paid time off

One work from home day per week