Legal Operations Specialist

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to join its Legal Department. This is a 6-month contract opportunity focused on managing and improving legal department operations, including legal intake and matter management, contract lifecycle management, marketing legal and trademark operations, and cross-functional legal initiatives. The specialist will evaluate workflows, coordinate legal processes, and improve operational efficiency while collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional business partners. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support evolving legal department needs.

Contract Details

• Contract type and duration: Contract, 6 months, with potential for permanent conversion
• Work location: Plano, TX
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Core Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate, and improve legal intake and matter management processes
• Support contract lifecycle management and related legal operations
• Coordinate marketing legal and trademark operations
• Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities to improve legal department efficiency
• Support cross-functional legal initiatives and collaborate with internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate legal documentation, records, and operational processes
• Assist with process improvements and support evolving Legal Department priorities

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Experience in legal operations, contract administration, or related administrative functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work onsite in Plano, TX, Tuesday through Thursday

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with contract lifecycle management
• Familiarity with legal intake and matter management systems
• Experience supporting marketing legal or trademark operations
• Experience working within a corporate Legal Department
• Experience identifying and implementing workflow improvements
• Experience coordinating cross-functional legal initiatives
• Interest in a contract opportunity with potential for permanent conversion

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Evaluates workflows and identifies opportunities to improve legal operations
• Maintains accurate documentation and ensures process consistency
• Communicates clearly with internal stakeholders and business partners
• Manages multiple requests, deadlines, and changing priorities
• Works effectively with legal and cross-functional teams
• Adjusts to evolving priorities and business needs

Work Environment

• Location: Plano, TX
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Department: Legal 

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $21.00 and $30.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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