Operations Systems Specialist

Sterlington, PLLC; Ciudad de México; A distancia; MXN 732,000 - 1,099,000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Operations Systems Specialist to enhance their operations function and implement a new Practice Management System. This remote role offers collaboration with finance and data analytics teams, overseeing legal service workflows and ensuring optimal use of technology platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience with legal technology, strong problem-solving abilities, and communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively.

Formación

• Practical experience in data systems and operational processes.
• Experience with legal technology platforms and practice management systems.
• Ability to synthesize complex historical contexts and apply structured problem-solving.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee workflow processes for timely delivery of legal services.
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with finance teams on billing cycles.

Conocimientos

Practical experience in data systems and operational processes

Experience with legal technology platforms

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication skills

Herramientas

Aderant

Descripción del empleo

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 Systems Specialist to play a critical role in developing our operations function and supporting the implementation of our new Practice Management System.

The Opportunity

We're at an exciting inflection point in our data journey. You'll learn from our experienced team while bringing your expertise to solve workflow challenges and position us for future growth.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our data analytics team to shape our firm‑wide data models during a significant transformation as we implement our PMS. Working closely with the team, you’ll quickly pick up on our historical context and apply industry best practice to optimize how we manage and report matter, billing, and practice information.

You will be entrusted to develop effective working practices bringing together insight from Technology through to our Legal Administration Team. You will be expected to take a leading role in developing the day‑to‑day functions of the Operations team.

Expected responsibilities:

• Oversee workflow processes to ensure timely delivery of legal services.
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance teams on billing cycles and matter profitability analysis.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain data security and confidentiality standards across operations.
• Work with IT and practice management teams to optimize legal technology platforms.
• Drive adoption of new systems and ensure staff training.
• Support our data strategy and implementation workstream for PMS deployment.
• Collaborate with our data visualization specialist to ensure data integrity and accessibility for reporting needs.
• Develop and maintain data governance frameworks appropriate for a law firm environment.
• Build documentation and processes that will support future team.
• Contribute to strategic planning for our operations and systems roadmap.

Required qualifications and experience:

• 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.

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