Georgia Institute of Technology · 10 hours ago
Legal Operations Manager
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in Atlanta, and they are seeking a Legal Operations Manager to support the Office of the General Counsel. This role focuses on driving operational excellence through managing legal technology, process improvement, and data analysis to enhance efficiency within the department.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate and refine existing workflows and support continuous improvement efforts; design and implement best practices to improve efficiency, consistency, and automation of legal operations
Plan, schedule, and provide logistical support for meetings, events, and unit initiatives; oversee arrangements, prepare and distribute related materials, and ensure seamless execution of program and project activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Lead the implementation, configuration, training, and adoption of legal technology tools (e.g., matter management, e-billing, intake management, and document management systems)
Collect, analyze, and present operational and financial data (e.g., staffing metrics, budget performance, case assignments) to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement
Assist with monitoring legal budgets, tracking expenditures, and conducting analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and support sound fiscal management
Contribute to process improvements for external counsel engagement and billing; monitor compliance with guidelines and support vendor relationship management
Provide legal and compliance support, including reviewing legal documents, business records, drafting documents, conducting research, and assisting with responses to inquiries under the guidance of legal and compliance staff
Manage and support operational and unit projects and initiatives, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget; prepare related communications, actionable recommendations, training materials, and documentation
Provide program, operational and administrative support to the unit, collaborating across teams to promote alignment and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience in legal operations or related operational functions (e.g., legal technology, data analysis, e-billing, vendor management, or process improvement)
Proficient in Microsoft 365 Productivity Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational and financial data, run detailed reports, create pivot tables, and design charts and graphs for informed decision-making
Proven track record of leading technology implementations and/or process improvement initiatives
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with legal and non-legal stakeholders
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive initiatives with minimal supervision
4+ years of relevant experience
Preferred
Preferred Paralegal Certification/Degree
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum)
Proficiency in managing complex projects with a solid understanding of project management methodologies
Proficiency with legal technology platforms (e.g., matter management, e-billing, intake, or document management systems)
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Familiarity with law firm or in-house legal department budgeting and financial practices
Knowledge of change management practices, including communications and training development
Experience in a higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizational environment
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Nuclear Security Administration
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $11.63M
Leadership Team
Raghupathy Sivakumar
Vice President of Commercialization & Chief Commercial Officer
Ashok Goel
Professor
Recent News
2025-11-03
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