Lead Legal Operations Specialist
Job Description
Provide dedicated support to the Legal and Compliance department through a broad range of operational tasks related to processes, business activities, technology, and people. With an eye toward process improvement, identify, implement, and maintain innovative processes and systems to improve the efficiency and quality of services and maximize the team’s ability to grow and protect the Company.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to creating and providing analysis with reporting and process improvements, following pre-existing procedures as well as recommending and implementing improvements with matters of increased complexity; utilizing systems to conduct research for the 13 core competencies of Legal Operations: Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Vendor Management, Project Management, Cross Functional Alignment, Technology & Process Support, Service Delivery & Alternative Support Models, Organizational Design & Support Management, Communications, Data Analytics, Litigation Support & IP Management, Knowledge Management, Information Governance and Records Management.
- Work independently; expected to determine how to accomplish work assignments. Exercise independent judgment and initiative and provide guidance to others. Lead and manages multiple legal operations core competencies. May supervise others.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent education/experience
- Seven years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, financial industry or comparable experience
- Experience using legal technology
- Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail
- Communication skills for daily contact with department staff and internal and external customers, including senior leaders
- Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
- Knowledge and experience with core legal systems such as matter management, e-Billing, document management and knowledge management
- Process improvement experience
- Proficiency using MS Office tools; SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Data Analytics experience a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Remote or hybrid location (if local to Cedar Rapids, IA).
Compensation:
Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $100,000 - $120,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Bonus Eligibility:
This position is also typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion.
This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
