Legal Operations Analyst — Jersey City, NJ

Matterpointe, LLC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days remote)

Performance bonus

401(k) + CE support

Job summary

Matterpointe is seeking a Legal Operations Analyst in Jersey City to join its corporate headquarters. The role sits at the intersection of law, data, and process, focused on improving how legal work gets done.

You will analyze metrics, build dashboards with IT and Finance, support practice groups, implement technology solutions, and participate in quarterly business reviews; this role offers a hybrid schedule and a path to impact firm-wide operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a law firm, consulting, or corporate legal department.
• Strong data analytics and Excel/BI skills; familiarity with legal technology platforms a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and cross-department collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze billing, utilization, and matter metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to develop dashboards and operational reports.
• Support practice groups in improving workflow management and client intake systems.
• Help implement technology solutions (CRM, document automation, timekeeping tools).
• Participate in quarterly business reviews and firmwide process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel/BI

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM

Document automation

BI tools

Job description

Category: Operations & Administration

Overview

A growing mid-sized law firm with national reach is seeking a Legal Operations Analyst to join its corporate headquarters in Jersey City. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of law, data, and process—someone who wants to improve how legal work gets done.

The firm has recently undergone significant modernization, integrating advanced technology platforms and implementing data-driven workflows to enhance performance across practice groups. You’ll join a forward-thinking team that values initiative and precision.

The Role

The Legal Operations Analyst supports firm leadership in analyzing performance metrics, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring that client service delivery aligns with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze billing, utilization, and matter metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to develop dashboards and operational reports.
• Support practice groups in improving workflow management and client intake systems.
• Help implement technology solutions (CRM, document automation, timekeeping tools).
• Participate in quarterly business reviews and firmwide process-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a law firm, consulting, or corporate legal department.
• Strong data analytics and Excel/BI skills; familiarity with legal technology platforms a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and cross-department collaboration skills.

Why This Firm

This firm blends the professionalism of BigLaw with the agility of a growing enterprise. Leadership genuinely listens to operations professionals and empowers them to shape firm strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to make measurable impact in a legal environment, this is that opportunity.

Highlights:

• Hybrid work environment (2 days remote).
• Competitive base salary with performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and continuing-education support.
• Modern, light-filled office near PATH and waterfront transit.

Location: Jersey City, NJ