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The Legal Department is seeking an early-career Business Analyst to support its Legal Operations and Matter Management functions. This role offers an opportunity to gain broad exposure to the operational, financial, technology, and process-management activities that support a global Legal organization.
The Business Analyst will support legal matter intake and management, legal technology administration, invoice and billing operations, financial tracking, reporting, and related operational workflows. The role will combine day-to-day execution with analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement, providing an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in Legal Operations.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, comfortable working with data and technology, and interested in understanding how processes work and how they can be improved. The individual will work closely with Legal Operations team members and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate information, address operational issues, and support evolving departmental priorities and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support legal matter intake and lifecycle management, including the creation, maintenance, updating, and closure of matters within the department’s matter management system.
- Monitor matter information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency and work with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or missing information.
- Support legal invoice processing and billing operations, including researching and helping resolve invoice, coding, and processing issues.
- Assist with matter budgeting, accrual tracking, financial data maintenance, and related reporting and analysis.
- Analyze operational data and help identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities to improve processes or data quality.
- Monitor incoming requests, evaluate required next steps, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to support timely resolution.
- Maintain and enhance operational trackers, reports, process documentation, and other tools used to manage Legal Operations activities.
- Identify and escalate processing issues, discrepancies, or recurring operational challenges and assist in developing practical solutions.
- Support operational processes associated with outside counsel and third-party vendor management.
- Participate in system testing, including documenting results, identifying issues, and supporting implementation of system or process enhancements.
- Assist with documenting and improving Legal Operations processes, procedures, and controls.
- Contribute to special projects and broader Legal Operations initiatives based on evolving departmental priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 0–2 years of relevant professional experience, including internships, co-op programs, or other professional experience in business operations, legal operations, finance, technology, or a related environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in working with data, systems, and business processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions.
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and apply good judgment when identifying issues that require escalation.
- Interest in Legal Operations, business process improvement, technology, and operational transformation.
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $113,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Legal Operations & Matter Management
The Legal Department is seeking an early-career Business Analyst to support its Legal Operations and Matter Management functions. This role offers an opportunity to gain broad exposure to the operational, financial, technology, and process-management activities that support a global Legal organization.
The Business Analyst will support legal matter intake and management, legal technology administration, invoice and billing operations, financial tracking, reporting, and related operational workflows. The role will combine day-to-day execution with analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement, providing an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in Legal Operations.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, comfortable working with data and technology, and interested in understanding how processes work and how they can be improved. The individual will work closely with Legal Operations team members and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate information, address operational issues, and support evolving departmental priorities and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support legal matter intake and lifecycle management, including the creation, maintenance, updating, and closure of matters within the department’s matter management system.
- Monitor matter information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency and work with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or missing information.
- Support legal invoice processing and billing operations, including researching and helping resolve invoice, coding, and processing issues.
- Assist with matter budgeting, accrual tracking, financial data maintenance, and related reporting and analysis.
- Analyze operational data and help identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities to improve processes or data quality.
- Monitor incoming requests, evaluate required next steps, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to support timely resolution.
- Maintain and enhance operational trackers, reports, process documentation, and other tools used to manage Legal Operations activities.
- Identify and escalate processing issues, discrepancies, or recurring operational challenges and assist in developing practical solutions.
- Support operational processes associated with outside counsel and third-party vendor management.
- Participate in system testing, including documenting results, identifying issues, and supporting implementation of system or process enhancements.
- Assist with documenting and improving Legal Operations processes, procedures, and controls.
- Contribute to special projects and broader Legal Operations initiatives based on evolving departmental priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 0–2 years of relevant professional experience, including internships, co-op programs, or other professional experience in business operations, legal operations, finance, technology, or a related environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in working with data, systems, and business processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions.
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and apply good judgment when identifying issues that require escalation.
- Interest in Legal Operations, business process improvement, technology, and operational transformation.
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $113,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Legal Officer
Align your credentials to EB category
An LL.M. or J.D. from a U.S.-accredited institution typically supports an EB-2 petition. If your highest degree is a three-year foreign law degree, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying to roles advertising advanced-degree requirements.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with a documented history of sponsoring Legal Officer roles for permanent residence. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never sponsored.
Request prevailing wage documentation before accepting
Before signing an offer, ask whether the employer has completed or initiated a prevailing wage determination through OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-determined wage for your SOC code and work location, or PERM will be denied.
Distinguish PERM recruitment from general hiring
PERM requires your employer to run a government-mandated recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. If a legal team is actively hiring, that recruitment can serve dual purposes, but the PERM ads must meet DOL specifications, so flag this to HR early.
Review the O*NET profile for your specific role
PERM job descriptions must accurately reflect actual duties. Cross-check your employer's draft job description against the O*NET profile for your occupation code to confirm required education and experience levels are consistent with what DOL expects for Legal Officer positions.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you transfer your petition to a new employer in the same or similar occupation. Confirm in writing that your new employer accepts the existing priority date before resigning.
Green Card Legal Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for Legal Officer roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization for up to six years, with possible extensions while a green card is pending. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then either adjustment of status or consular processing, rather than the H-1B's nonimmigrant petition route.
How do I find Legal Officer employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for legal roles, searchable by city and job type. This lets you focus applications on law firms, corporate legal departments, and government contractors that have already navigated the PERM process for similar positions, rather than discovering sponsorship policies only after an offer is extended.
What does PERM labor certification involve for a Legal Officer role?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This requires a prevailing wage determination through OFLC, a mandatory recruitment campaign using DOL-specified advertising channels, and documentation of all applicants considered. The job description must precisely define the minimum requirements, and the employer bears full responsibility for the filing.
Can nationals from India or China face long waits for Legal Officer green cards?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 green cards have annual numerical limits and per-country caps, so nationals from high-demand countries like India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs. Your place in line is set by your priority date, which is established when USCIS receives your employer's I-140 petition. It's worth monitoring the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the Department of State to track your category's movement.
What happens to my green card case if I change Legal Officer jobs mid-process?
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your original employer's I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting PERM. Your original priority date can also carry over to the new employer's I-140 once USCIS approves the new petition. Document the job similarity carefully, as USCIS may review occupational overlap.