Legal Operations Coordinator – Houston

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator in Houston, TX. This hybrid role supports the day-to-day operations of the Legal Operations function, overseeing workflows, trackers, reporting, and strategic projects to improve efficiency.

Location is Houston, with regular in-office presence. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 base, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• Law firm experience required.
• 3+ years in a similar coordination/operations role (legal support background a plus).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; comfortable with Excel reporting, charts, and presentations.
• Experience with legal technology (NetDocuments/document management, billing, or case management systems preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operational workflows, tracking, and department documentation.
• Maintain trackers/calendars/reporting tools; support presentations and updates.
• Assist with workload/coverage monitoring and expedite issues as needed.
• Support onboarding/offboarding logistics and training coordination.
• Help drive process improvements and contribute to office culture/morale.

Skills

Legal operations

Coordination

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Confidential information handling

Tools

NetDocuments

Document management

Billing systems

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID#: 42886

Legal Operations Coordinator (Houston, TX – Hybrid)

A respected law firm is adding a Legal Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of its Legal Operations function in Houston. This is a new, confidential role supporting internal workflows, reporting/trackers, and operational projects. The position requires strong discretion, professionalism, and a collaborative, service-minded approach.

Location Houston, TX (hybrid with regular in-office presence)

Compensation $70,000–$80,000 base (depending on experience) plus benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), PTO)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operational workflows, tracking, and department documentation
• Maintain trackers/calendars/reporting tools; support presentations and updates
• Assist with workload/coverage monitoring and expedite issues as needed
• Support onboarding/offboarding logistics and training coordination
• Help drive process improvements and contribute to office culture/morale

Requirements

• Law firm experience required
• 3+ years in a similar coordination/operations role (legal support background a plus)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; comfortable with Excel reporting, charts, and presentations
• Experience with legal technology (NetDocuments/document management, billing, or case management systems preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to handle confidential information