Legal Operations Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Oversee case management workflows to ensure deadlines and critical tasks are completed on time
• Maintain accountability across the legal team while fostering a collaborative working environment
• Identify and develop process improvements to increase team efficiency
• Follow up with attorneys regarding emails, outstanding tasks, and pending matters
• Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to keep cases moving forward efficiently
• Personalize the preparation and filing of court documents and legal documents
• Maintain the firm's master calendar to ensure deadlines are never missed
• Support attorneys and legal staff by identifying obstacles and providing operational solutions

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Litigation Support Professional, or in Law Firm Operations
• Strong knowledge of California court filing, service, and calendaring procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal staff
• Strong problem-solving skills with a process improvement mindset
• Experience managing legal workflows, deadlines, or legal operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Lawmatics and MyCase
• Experience with family law pleadings, discovery, Requests for Order, financial disclosures, domestic violence matters, trial preparation, and post-judgment proceedings
• Experience developing legal support procedures, templates, checklists, or training materials

Pay

$120,000–$130,000 annually

Schedule

Hybrid schedule after successful onboarding (onsite initially, with greater in-office presence expected for this role)