Legal Operations Coordinator

Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Budget Management, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Quality, Diversity, Documentation, Environmental Health, Establish Priorities, Expense Analysis, Finance, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Metrics, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Quality Assurance, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, ServiceNow, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Substance Abuse, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Tuition Reimbursement, User Documentation, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
Today

OverviewEvery moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we've been committed to improving peoples' lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!ResponsibilitiesLegal Operations AnalystWhat You'll Get To Do:The Legal Operations Analyst supports the Legal Operations function by managing data, systems, reporting, and day-to-day operational activities that enable the Legal Department to operate efficiently and effectively. This role is hands on and execution focused, providing analytical, administrative, and technology support while partnering closely with Legal Operations leadership on process improvement and system optimization initiatives.Data and ReportingMaintain and update dashboards tracking key legal metrics, including matter volume, cycle times, contract turnaround, outside counsel spend, and team capacity.Pull, validate, and analyze data from legal technology platforms to support monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc reporting requests.Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in legal department data and surface actionable insights to Legal Operations leadership.Support budget tracking and financial reporting, including invoice reconciliation, spend analysis, and basic forecasting support.Create visualizations, summaries, and presentations to communicate data findings to legal leadership and business stakeholders.Outside Counsel and Billing CoordinationServe as a super‑user for legal technology platforms such as contract lifecycle management, matter management, e‑signature tools, document repositories, and intake systems.Perform hands‑on administration of legal tools, including data validation, user issue resolution, and routine system maintenance.Manage user access, onboarding, permissions, and troubleshooting across legal systems.Review of invoices for accuracy and compliance with Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines and approved engagement termsRoute invoices for attorney and business approval and track invoice status through paymentCoordinate directly with law firms to resolve billing discrepancies, compliance issues, and resubmissionsEnsure all required onboarding and engagement documentation is complete before work beginsMaintain data integrity through audits, cleanup initiatives, and quality checks.Process Improvement SupportOwn and maintain the Legal Operations Playbook, ensuring documentation related to Legal Operations processes remains accurate, current, and complete, including:Core processes and workflowsSystem configurations and usage guidelinesStandard operating procedures (SOPs)Document existing and new Legal Operations processes with a focus on clarity, consistency, and operational accuracyAct as the gatekeeper for process documentation, ensuring updates are made promptly as workflows, systems, or requirements evolveProactively gather input from Legal Operations stakeholders to keep documentation aligned with how processes are executed in practicePartner with Legal Operations leadership to ensure documented processes are standardized, approved, and clearly communicatedSupport audit readiness by maintaining organized, up to date documentation supporting billing, vendor, and system processesAssist in the creation of user guides, checklists, and reference materials to support Legal Operations execution and complianceLegal Operations SupportRespond to routine operational and system‑related questions from legal team Manage the Legal Operations and billing mailbox to ensure requests are received, tracked, and routed appropriatelyTrack open requests, follow up on outstanding items, and ensure timely resolution with vendors and internal stakeholdersServe as a primary point of contact for outside counsel regarding:Billing questionsInvoice issues or resubmissionsOnboarding and engagement related inquiriesmembers and business partners.Support matter intake and request triage, ensuring accurate data capture and routing.Assist with vendor management activities, including onboarding, performance tracking, and invoice processing support.Coordinate cross‑functional initiatives and projects as assigned by the Legal Operations lead.Provide administrative and logistical support for legal operations programs, training sessions, and initiatives.QualificationsWhat You'll BringRequired:Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Legal Studies, Operations, Finance, Technology, or related field).2–4 years of experience in legal operations, operations analytics, system administration, or process support.Exposure to legal department tools (ServiceNow, BrightFlag, Luminance or other management and intake systems) preferred.Experience in a corporate or professional services environment preferred.Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognitionAnnual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.We Take Opportunity Seriously:At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honestyhave been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equalopportunity employer.The wage range of$90,000 - $100,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Panasonic Avionics Corporation