Legal Operations Coordinator - Boston, MA
We are seeking candidates for an entry-level Legal Operations Coordinator position with a leading financial services firm located in Boston, MA. This position will join the firm’s legal department and be responsible for invoice processing, billing, financial tracking, and day-to-day legal operations. The ideal candidate will have 0-1+ years of finance, billing, or administrative experience within a professional services environment.
This is a 6-12+ month contract position that will pay $25-30/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. This position supports a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week in Boston.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with legal matter intake, including creating, maintaining, updating, and closing matters within the department’s matter management system.
- Support day-to-day matter management, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Assist with legal invoice processing, billing inquiries, and related administrative tasks.
- Support matter budgeting, accrual tracking, and financial record maintenance.
- Monitor incoming requests and coordinate with internal stakeholders to address routine operational issues.
- Maintain operational trackers, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Identify and elevate discrepancies, incomplete requests, and processing issues as needed.
- Support processes related to outside counsel and third-party vendor management.
- Assist with system testing, process documentation, and other operational initiatives based on departmental needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
- 0 - 1+ years of experience in business operations, administrative support, finance, billing, or a related field.
- Experience with invoice processing, billing, financial tracking, or legal operations is preferred but not required. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot routine issues, and elevate concerns when necessary.
- Comfortable working with databases, spreadsheets, tracking systems, and established procedures.
- Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
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