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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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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires your degree to be in a field directly related to legal work, such as law, legal studies, or international relations. A general business degree paired with a Legal Officer job description can trigger a Request for Evidence, so align your credentials and job duties before applying.
Use O*NET to frame your job duties
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Legal Officers and map your resume's listed duties to the degree-level tasks in that profile. Employers filing your I-129 petition need this alignment documented clearly to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements without delays.
Search employers with active H-1B LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Target employers who have already certified Labor Condition Applications for Legal Officer or related titles. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history by role, so you can identify firms that have navigated this process rather than those attempting it for the first time.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If you'll work across multiple office locations, your employer must file a separate certified LCA with DOL for each worksite. Raise this with HR before accepting an offer involving remote work, client sites, or multi-office arrangements to avoid compliance gaps during your status period.
Check prevailing wage tiers before salary negotiations
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location before negotiating compensation. DOL sets four wage levels for each occupation and geography, and your offered salary must meet at least Level I. Knowing the tiers gives you a factual baseline for the conversation.
File during the cap window before your OPT or status expires
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT or another nonimmigrant status, confirm your authorized end date and work backward from USCIS processing timelines. The selection rules for the annual H-1B cap have changed recently, so verify current procedures directly with USCIS before your employer submits the registration.
H-1B Visa Legal Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Legal Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in law, legal studies, international relations, or a closely related field as a minimum entry requirement. Employers document this by showing that the degree requirement is standard across the industry for the role and by aligning the posted job duties with degree-level legal work in the I-129 petition.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Legal Officer positions?
Corporate legal departments at multinational companies, AmLaw firms with high-volume international client work, government contractors, and financial institutions with dedicated compliance teams are consistent sponsors for Legal Officer roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for legal titles, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations that have completed this process before.
Can my employer include remote work in my H-1B LCA for a Legal Officer role?
DOL requires a certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B duties for more than 30 days per year. If you'll work remotely from a home address in a different metropolitan area than your employer's office, that location may require its own certified LCA at the prevailing wage for that area. Confirm the worksite plan with your employer's immigration counsel before your start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Legal Officer role is restructured or eliminated?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B employer, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the United States. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you begin working. USCIS allows you to start work for the new employer once the transfer petition is received, not after approval.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Legal Officer job offers?
DOL sets a prevailing wage for every occupation code and geographic area, and your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at or above that level for the duration of your H-1B status. For Legal Officer roles, the applicable SOC code and your work location determine the wage floor. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your expected SOC code before evaluating any offer to know where the floor sits.