Bethesda-Based Legal Operations Lead (Admin & Projects)

Hawthorne Lane; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane in Bethesda, MD seeks a Lead of Legal Administration and Operations to act as the central operational point of the in-house legal department, organizing workflows, prioritizing requests, and coordinating with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; you will oversee admin, matter and vendor processes, budgets, records, and projects across the department.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in legal administration or operations, preferably in corporate law settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Experience organizing complex calendars, files, and budgets; detail-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Legal Department's day-to-day admin functions and workflow.
• Support department communications, calendars, office organization, and supplies.
• Oversee legal files, records, matters, and document retention.
• Administer vendor processes including invoices, POs, and budgets.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Accounts Payable and external vendors on deadlines and risks.
• Lead legal operations projects such as onboarding/offboarding and process improvements.

Skills

Legal operations

Administrative leadership

Time management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Hawthorne Lane in Bethesda, MD seeks a Lead of Legal Administration and Operations to act as the central operational point of the in-house legal department, organizing workflows, prioritizing requests, and coordinating with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; you will oversee admin, matter and vendor processes, budgets, records, and projects across the department.