Legal Operations Coordinator

Latitude Legal; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

AD&D

401k plan

CLE stipend

Job summary

Latitude is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator to support the in-house litigation team on a contract basis, 40 hours per week in a hybrid Atlanta setting.

You will manage matter openings/closings, conflict checks, engagement letters, invoices, and document management, working with attorneys, business partners, and outside counsel. Strong confidentiality and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a legal support, legal operations, or administrative role.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work with limited supervision.
• Interest in legal operations and a drive to find ways to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Comfort with technology and an ability to learn new systems quickly, including document management platforms and legal billing tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Copilot.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear emails and correspond professionally with attorneys and outside counsel.
• Discretion and an appreciation for attorney-client privilege and the importance of confidentiality.
• Problem-solving mindset — able to respond to unexpected changes, handle urgent requests, and find efficient solutions.
• Outstanding references

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including conflict checks and engagement letters.
• Manage and prioritize a busy legal department inbox.
• Produce documents from internal systems and process invoices.
• Organize and audit case files across multiple document management platforms.
• Work closely with in-house attorneys, business partners, and outside counsel with confidentiality.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal comunicación

Discretion and confidentiality

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to learn new systems quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a legal support role

Tools

Microsoft Office (Copilot)

Document management platforms

Legal billing tools

Job description

Legal Operations Coordinator (Hybrid / Contract)

Latitude is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator to support the in‑house litigation team of one of our corporate legal department clients, on a contract basis for 40 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on legal operations experience within a large corporate legal department, supporting the full matter lifecycle - from initial intake through document preparation, litigation support, matter closure, and billing coordination. If you are organized, detail‑oriented, technologically adept, and looking to build a career in legal operations, this role will give you meaningful exposure to the systems, workflows, and processes that keep a sophisticated legal team running.

About The Role

The Legal Operations Coordinator will manage day‑to‑day workflow and matter‑management processes for the employment litigation team. Responsibilities include coordinating new matter openings and closings (including conflict checks and engagement letters), managing and prioritizing a busy legal department inbox, producing documents from internal systems, processing invoices, and organizing and auditing case files across multiple document management platforms. You will work closely with in‑house attorneys, business partners, and outside counsel, so strong communication skills and an understanding of confidentiality are essential.

Requirements For The Legal Operations Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a legal support, legal operations, or administrative role
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work with limited supervision
• Interest in legal operations and a drive to find ways to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Comfort with technology and an ability to learn new systems quickly, including document management platforms and legal billing tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Copilot
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear emails and correspond professionally with attorneys and outside counsel
• Discretion and an appreciation for attorney‑client privilege and the importance of confidentiality
• Problem‑solving mindset — able to respond to unexpected changes, handle urgent requests, and find efficient solutions
• Outstanding references

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a legal department, law firm, or litigation support environment
• Familiarity with legal matter management systems, e‑billing platforms, or document management tools
• Experience coordinating matter openings/closings, conflict checks, or engagement letters
• Experience producing documents from internal systems or processing legal invoices

Position Details Of The Legal Operations Coordinator

• Type of role: Engagement (temporary)
• Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Assignment term: Initial term of two months, then month to month
• Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid (onsite three days per week; remote Mondays and Fridays)

Compensation

Pay: This contract position pays $35 to $40 per hour, which equates to an annualized range of approximately $70,000 to $80,000 when calculated on a full‑time basis. Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference (each candidate's pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate's competitiveness for the position).

Benefits: Latitude contract professionals are usually W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week. Benefits‑eligible Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits‑eligible Latitude legal professionals also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full‑service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start‑ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top‑tier paralegals and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in‑house counsel and Big Law paralegals for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally‑ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding paralegals and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive W2 compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self‑designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing paralegals and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

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Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.