Remote Legal Operations Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Legal Operations Specialist to build and optimize a fully distributed legal tech stack. You will streamline workflows, manage vendors, and enable efficient service delivery across time zones, including Soweto and Gauteng clients.

You will implement and integrate case management, e-discovery, and document automation solutions while training lawyers and staff on new systems. A proactive, data-driven mindset is essential for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in legal operations or law firm administration.
• Experience with legal technology tools and platforms.
• Understanding of legal workflows and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication in distributed teams.
• Proactive mindset and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and optimize legal technology platforms.
• Develop and refine legal workflows to improve efficiency and turnaround times.
• Manage vendor relationships for legal software and services.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvements and cost savings.
• Support onboarding and training of legal professionals on new systems.
• Ensure data integrity and security across platforms.
• Coordinate with legal teams to understand operational needs and provide solutions.
• Assist in development of budgets and resource allocation for legal operations.
• Stay current with legal technology trends for remote operations.

Skills

Legal operations

Remote collaboration

Project management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law / Business / IT

Tools

Case management

E-discovery tools

Document automation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive technology-driven legal services firm, is establishing a fully remote legal operations team and is seeking a skilled Remote Legal Operations Specialist. This role is foundational to optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the firm's legal services delivery, supporting professionals working across various time zones, including those serving clients in and around Soweto, Gauteng. You will be responsible for implementing and managing legal tech solutions, streamlining workflows, and ensuring seamless operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of legal service delivery in a remote-first environment, leveraging technology to enhance client outcomes and internal processes. We are looking for a proactive individual with a passion for innovation in the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and optimize legal technology platforms (e.g., case management systems, e-discovery tools, document automation).
• Develop and refine legal workflows to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
• Manage vendor relationships for legal software and services.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Support the onboarding and training of legal professionals on new systems and processes.
• Ensure data integrity and security across all operational platforms.
• Coordinate with legal teams to understand their operational needs and provide solutions.
• Assist in the development of budgets and resource allocation for legal operations.
• Stay current with legal technology trends and best practices for remote legal operations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Legal qualification is a plus but not essential.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal operations, law firm administration, or a similar role.
• Proven experience with legal technology tools and platforms.
• Strong understanding of legal workflows and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and virtual team management.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable working with a distributed team.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to shape and grow within a cutting-edge legal services firm.
• Contribution to professional development and technology training.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Direct impact on the efficiency and success of legal service delivery.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.