Legal Operations Coordinator - Houston (Onsite)

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-paid employee medical premiums

$250/month employer HSA contribution

401(k) with profit-sharing

Disability insurance

Life and critical illness insurance

PTO

Discretionary year-end bonus

Strong firm culture with events

Job summary

The Houston law firm is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator to support its Legal Operations team and act as a Houston-based resource for attorneys, staff, and leadership. This role focuses on coordinating workflow, onboarding, reporting, and process-improvement in a fast-paced on-site setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a law firm, strong organizational and communication skills, advanced Excel/MS Office proficiency, and discretion with confidential information, working closely with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant law firm experience.
• Experience coordinating workflow, projects, staffing, or operations.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow, staffing coverage, and workload distribution.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, staff, and Legal Operations leadership.
• Monitor staffing needs and identify workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain reports, trackers, calendars, and operational records.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and training schedules.
• Assist with PTO coverage planning and staffing adjustments.
• Prepare reports and presentations for firm leadership.
• Support operational projects and process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Law firm experience

Workflow coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Houston law firm is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator to support its Legal Operations team and act as a Houston-based resource for attorneys, staff, and leadership. This role focuses on coordinating workflow, onboarding, reporting, and process-improvement in a fast-paced on-site setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a law firm, strong organizational and communication skills, advanced Excel/MS Office proficiency, and discretion with confidential information, working closely with