Legal Operations Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Legal Operations Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are in consistent demand, with the strongest concentration in Philadelphia's corporate legal and financial services sectors, Pittsburgh's technology and healthcare corridors, and the Harrisburg state government complex, covering everything from entry-level legal operations analysts through senior directors of legal operations. Anchor employers with established Pennsylvania footprints include Comcast, Lincoln Financial Group, and Independence Blue Cross, all of which maintain in-house legal departments that regularly hire for this role. The most in-demand specializations are e-discovery management, legal technology implementation, and matter management for complex litigation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy
PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do.
If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.
We are seeking team members who:
Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;
Produce high quality work;
Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and
Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases.
At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.
Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare!
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
Job Classification: Exempt
Job Status: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Legal Officer
Purpose:
The Executive and Legal Operations Assistant is a proactive, detail-oriented professional responsible for serving as the right hand to our Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This is a dual-function role responsible for delivering high-level administrative support while coordinating key legal operations initiatives. This is a hybrid role with onsite presence a minimum of three (3) days per week.
Responsibilities
- Owns the CLO’s calendar: prioritizes, schedules, and adjusts meetings; blocks focus time.
- Coordinates travel arrangements and manages expense reports.
- Screens and drafts incoming correspondence and meeting invitations.
- Serves as first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CLO.
- Partners with the CLO to develop clear meeting agendas and pre-read materials.
- Builds polished slide decks and executive summaries in PowerPoint.
- Attends key meetings to capture action items, circulates minutes and tracks follow-ups.
- Maintains project tracker for strategic legal initiatives.
- Processes, audits and reconciles the CLO’s expense reports in accordance with company policy.
- Acts as the CLO’s proxy on internal working groups when required.
- Collaborates with other departments, aligns priorities and drives process improvements.
- Anticipates needs, flags issues early and drives solutions.
- Supports other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years supporting a C-suite executive (legal or professional services preferred).
- Ability to distill complex legal or market information into concise briefs.
- Proven discretion, confidentiality and strong stakeholder management.
- Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Expert with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) with the ability to learn new or updated software.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relations across teams to advance legal objectives.
- Ability to work onsite in our Pittsburgh headquarters a minimum of three (3) days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with project-management tools (Smartsheet or equivalent).
- Exposure to legal-technology platforms.
Work Environment
This position works in a home or professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity is necessary for tasks such as reading or working with various forms of data for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits:
Hybrid, remote and flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position. PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program! Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees. Of course we offer paid holidays too!
Equal Opportunity:
PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal operations manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field is typically required
- Experience with legal technology platforms such as Clio, SimpleLegal, or Thomson Reuters
- Familiarity with e-discovery tools and litigation support workflows
- Strong project management skills, often demonstrated through a PMP or comparable credential
- Ability to analyze outside counsel billing data and manage legal spend
- Experience coordinating across legal, finance, and compliance teams in a corporate environment
Legal Operations Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a legal operations manager in Pennsylvania?
Most legal operations managers in Pennsylvania come from a background in law, business administration, or paralegal work, typically holding a bachelor's degree and several years of experience inside a corporate legal department or law firm. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license for this role. Earning a Certified Legal Manager credential through the Association of Legal Administrators or a project management certification strengthens candidacy considerably with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh employers.
Which companies hire legal operations managers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring legal operations managers in Pennsylvania right now include Giant Eagle, Audacy, and The MCS Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large insurers, healthcare systems, and regional headquarters in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh means in-house legal departments are a primary source of openings across the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most legal operations manager jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Cranberry Township account for the largest share of legal operations manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates because of its density of Fortune 500 legal departments, major health systems, and financial services firms, while Pittsburgh draws demand from technology companies and academic medical centers, and the Harrisburg area sees consistent openings tied to state agencies and regulated industries.
Are there remote legal operations manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most fields. Legal operations is a desk-based, analytical, and coordination-heavy role that adapts well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of legal operations manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely in-house legal teams have adopted flexible work policies. The parts of the role most commonly done remotely include matter management, vendor oversight, and legal technology administration.
How can I get hired as a legal operations manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a paralegal, legal assistant, or contracts administrator role inside a large Pennsylvania employer's legal department, then moving laterally as the team expands its operations function. Comcast, Independence Blue Cross, and major academic health systems in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regularly bring in junior legal operations or legal project coordinator roles that do not require prior director-level experience. Completing a Certified Legal Manager program or gaining hands-on experience with a major legal technology platform significantly strengthens an application at that entry level.
Where can I find and apply to legal operations manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to legal operations manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and the rest of the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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