Legal Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator for 6 months contract (Extendable) with a client located in Arden Hills, MN (Hybrid).

Pay Range: $30/hr. - $35/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, responsive, and detail-oriented Legal Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day operational and administrative needs of the Legal team. This role will serve as a key point of coordination between internal Legal team members, external law firms, and other business partners. The Legal Operations Coordinator will assist with law firm inquiries, invoice and billing matters, outside counsel administration, and a variety of Legal department administrative activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, following issues through to resolution, and working with confidential and sensitive information in a professional environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as a point of contact for routine inquiries from external law firms and other legal service providers.
• Respond to or appropriately route questions regarding billing, invoicing, administrative requirements, and Legal department processes.
• Assist with onboarding and maintaining information for law firms and other legal vendors.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to resolve administrative issues and outstanding requests.
• Maintain accurate law firm, vendor, and contact information within applicable Legal systems and records.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed
• Promote a high level of customer service while collaborating with internal business partners and external law firms.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and service-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and follow matters through to resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in legal operations, a corporate Legal department, law firm administration, accounts payable, finance, procurement, or a similar administrative role preferred.
• Experience with e-billing, matter management, accounts payable, or other Legal technology platforms is a plus.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise financial systems is a plus.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience identifying and implementing process efficiencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hire to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA & Modis entities operate.

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