Legal Ops Analyst: Data-Driven Budget & Vendor Mgmt

MISO Default Brand; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick time

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

MISO in Carmel, Indiana seeks a Legal Operations Specialist to administer legal tech, support risk management, and coordinate cross‑functional projects within the legal department.

With 2+ years of experience, you will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and data-driven reporting. The base salary is $73,000–$98,000 USD annually, plus annual bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree (Legal Studies or related field preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in legal operations, project management, or a related function.
• Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and comfort learning new technologies.
• Experience with legal billing systems, document management tools, and budgeting processes is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Interest or foundational understanding of AI technologies and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer MISO’s legal technology tools, including support for the legal document management system and participation in new technology selection and implementation.
• Support legal risk identification and mitigation across business operations.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, such as law firms and legal service providers, to ensure quality, cost-effective legal services.
• Collect, analyze, and present legal operations data to support reporting, decision‑making, and process improvement.
• Coordinate and project‑manage legal matters, ensuring aligned communication, deadline tracking, and cross‑functional engagement.
• Maintain and analyze legal department budgets, including forecasting and identifying cost‑saving

Skills

Legal operations

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

MISO in Carmel, Indiana seeks a Legal Operations Specialist to administer legal tech, support risk management, and coordinate cross‑functional projects within the legal department.

With 2+ years of experience, you will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and data-driven reporting. The base salary is $73,000–$98,000 USD annually, plus annual bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.