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Legal Operations Specialist in Columbus, OH

Legal Operations Specialist Job Description

A legal operations specialist supports the legal operations manager in improving efficiencies across the firm’s legal practice. This role often includes managing e-billing systems, monitoring budget and financial performance, and assisting in vendor relationships. The specialist helps gather and analyze data related to attorney productivity, case assignments and financial expenditures, often using specialized software. Firms look for candidates with strong analytical skills and a law or business operations background.

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Salary for Legal Operations Specialist in Columbus, OH
76245 - 101490
Low
76245
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
87210
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
101490
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Paralegal Manager 88995 100470 110925 Senior Paralegal 82365 94095 105825 Paralegal 56100 69615 88995 Entry-Level Paralegal 46920 52020 58905 Legal Operations Manager 86445 106335 121635 Senior Legal Assistant 74460 81600 89250 Legal Assistant 53040 62730 72675 Litigation and eDiscovery Specialist 67065 77520 94095

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