Legal Office Manager

Peraton; Great Falls Crossing, Virginia (VA, MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized Legal Office Manager to oversee the daily operations of their Legal Department. This pivotal role involves managing workflows, supporting litigation efforts, and ensuring compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal administration, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting senior executives. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to national security and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal operations or executive assistant roles.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives with confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal department workflows and corporate registrations.
• Coordinate litigation matters with outside counsel.
• Provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Solutions-oriented Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Administration

Master's Degree in Legal Administration

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document Management Systems

SharePoint

DocuSign

Concur

Job description

Legal Office Manager

Job Locations

US-VA-Reston

Requisition ID

2025-156477

Position Category

Legal

Clearance

No Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Legal Office Manager to support the day-to-day operations of our Legal Department. This role entails legal office management and executive-level administrative support, ensuring seamless legal office management and operations.

You will play a pivotal role in managing corporate governance and compliance workflows, coordinating litigation and investigations support, maintaining key corporate legal records, and serving as a trusted executive partner the senior legal leadership team. This opportunity is onsite at our headquarters in Reston, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Operations & Office Management:

Manage and maintain legal department workflows, ensuring alignment with internal procedures and deadlines.
• Oversee corporate registrations and entity management, ensuring all business licenses and corporate filings are current.
• Support governance activities including preparation of board and committee materials, meeting coordination, and records management.
• Administer company policies and procedures across departments, ensuring accessibility, version control, and policy compliance.
• Maintain and enhance the legal document management system for accessibility, security, and compliance.

Litigation & Investigations Support:

• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters; manage billing, document production, and calendaring.
• Provide support to internal investigations, including scheduling and administering witness interviews and managing document review workflows.

Compliance & Training Administration:

• Assist in the creation, rollout, and tracking of legal, regulatory, and compliance training across the organization.
• Maintain documentation of employee training completion and assist in audit preparation as needed.

Executive Support:

• Provide high-level administrative support to Legal Department senior leadership.
• Prepare presentations, correspondence, and reports on behalf of the Legal Department.
• Serve as liaison between the Legal Department and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or Masters degree and 3 years of experience in legal operations, legal administration, or executive assistant roles (preferably in a corporate legal environment). 9 years of applicable experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, DocuSign, Concur).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal certification or legal studies background preferred.
• US Citizenship.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.