Legal Operations Contractor

Legal Operations Contractor (Part-Time) – Remote
Our client is seeking a Legal Operations Contractor to support its Legal Operations team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for an experienced legal operations professional, paralegal, or legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing high-volume workflows with precision and attention to detail.
Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Remote (United States)
Hours: Approximately 20 Hours/Week
Duration: 4 Months (October 2026 – February 2027)
Overview
This role will support engagement letter review, law firm and secondee onboarding, legal systems administration, and general legal operations support. You'll work closely with outside counsel, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to help ensure critical legal processes run efficiently.
What You'll Do
Review law firm engagement letters against internal guidelines and flag non-standard terms
Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to drive matters to completion
Manage onboarding for law firms and secondees, including vendor setup, billing guidelines, system access, and documentation
Maintain accurate records across legal operations systems
Support invoice processing, matter maintenance, reporting, and process documentation
Assist with legal operations requests and special projects as needed
What You'll Bring
5+ years of paralegal, legal assistant, or legal operations experience, preferably supporting an in-house legal team
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with Brightflag, Zip, Jira, or similar legal operations tools preferred
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Work arrangement
Yes