Legal Operations Specialist - Legal

Position: Legal Operations Specialist - Legal Support
Description

We are looking for a proactive Legal Operations Specialist - Legal Support to join a growing team in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will partner closely with the Director of Operations to coordinate legal matters, oversee document-driven workflows, and help keep high-priority initiatives moving efficiently. This position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable handling sensitive information, and motivated by working across a broad range of operational and legal support activities.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate legal and operational initiatives by working with external counsel, internal stakeholders, and the Director of Operations to keep matters progressing on schedule.

- Review contracts and vendor-related agreements to identify key terms, obligations, and deadlines.

- Monitor active matters closely, maintain organized records, and raise issues to legal professionals when risks or exceptions require further review.

- Support the development of internal capabilities by assisting with cross-functional projects that improve workflows, documentation practices, and operational execution.

- Manage document-intensive processes, ensuring materials are accurate, complete, and handled with a high level of confidentiality.

- Prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly as new needs and time-sensitive projects arise.

- Maintain clear communication with senior outside advisors and help align follow-up actions to meet business and legal timelines.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in legal support, operations, or a related business environment.

- Demonstrated experience working with legal and business documentation, including contracts, vendor agreements, insurance files, account opening materials, and trust or estate records.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track deadlines, manage competing priorities, and maintain accuracy across multiple concurrent matters.

- Confidence interacting with senior external counsel and other advisors in a clear and respectful manner.

- Solid technical proficiency and comfort using digital tools to manage documents, information, and workflow coordination.

- Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative in a small team setting.

- High level of discretion and reliability when handling confidential and sensitive information.

- Interest in a hands-on role that requires flexibility, ownership, and a willingness to contribute across both legal and operational functions.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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