Operations Data Specialist (Legal)

Sterlington; A distancia; MXN 895,000 - 1,254,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading law firm is seeking a mid-level Operations/Data Specialist to enhance operational functions and support the implementation of a new Practice Management System. The ideal candidate will oversee workflow processes, manage data governance frameworks, and work collaboratively with finance teams. Essential qualifications include practical experience in operational processes, expertise in legal technology platforms like Aderant, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a full-time remote position based in Mexico, Ciudad de México.

Formación

• Practical experience in data systems and operational processes.
• Prior engagement with legal technology platforms and practice management systems.
• Experience in system implementations within SMEs.
• Understanding of law firm operations and client data structures.
• Ability to synthesize complex historical contexts.
• Proven ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong communication skills for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee workflow processes to ensure timely delivery of legal services.
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Work with IT to optimize legal technology platforms.
• Identify and improve data processing consistency.
• Support data strategy for practice management system deployment.
• Build documentation supporting future team scaling.

Conocimientos

Data processing consistency

Legal technology platforms

System implementation

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Herramientas

Aderant

Descripción del empleo

Reports to : Head of Operations

Collaborates with : Finance System Lead

Department : Operations SPSC Division

Location : Remote (Global)

Type : Independent Contractor

About Sterlington

Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.

We’re currently seeking a mid-level Operations / Data Specialist to play a critical role in developing our operations function and supporting the implementation of our new Practice Management System.

The Opportunity

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Operational Oversight

• Oversee workflow processes to ensure timely delivery of legal services.

Financial & Resource Management

• Support budgeting expense tracking and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance teams on billing cycles and matter profitability analysis.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain data security and confidentiality standards across operations.

Technology & Systems

• Work with IT and practice management teams to optimize legal technology platforms.
• Drive adoption of new systems and ensure staff training.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and improve data processing consistency in our existing data infrastructure
• Support our data strategy and implementation workstream for PMS deployment
• Apply industry best practice for managing legal practice data including matter management billing and client information
• Collaborate with our data visualization specialist to ensure data integrity and accessibility for reporting needs
• Working with Compliance develop and maintain data governance frameworks appropriate for a law firm environment
• Build documentation and processes that will support future team scaling
• Contribute to strategic planning for our operations and systems roadmap

Essential Requirements

• Practical experience in data systems and operational processes
• Experience with legal technology platforms and practice management systems (Aderant experience highly valued)
• Previous involvement in system implementations or migrations within SMEs
• Understanding of law firm operations including matter management billing cycles and client data structures
• Ability to quickly synthesize complex historical contexts while applying structured problem-solving approaches
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in small high-performing teams
• Clear communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1