Legal Operations Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Legal operations specialist jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in corporate law departments, law firm management, and compliance-driven industries like healthcare, financial services, and insurance, and openings at every level from coordinator through senior director. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchor most of the hiring, with Harrisburg adding a smaller cluster tied to government-adjacent legal operations work, and employers including Comcast, PNC Financial Services, and Independence Blue Cross have maintained consistent legal operations roles across Pennsylvania. The most in-demand specialties center on contract lifecycle management, e-billing and matter management systems, and legal technology implementation. 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 specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business administration, or a related field required
- Proficiency with legal matter management or e-billing platforms such as TeamConnect or Brightflag
- Two or more years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or compliance function
- Strong contract lifecycle management experience, including drafting, review, and tracking
- Familiarity with legal holds, document management systems, and litigation support workflows
- Project management skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional legal initiatives
Legal Operations Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a legal operations specialist in Pennsylvania?
Most legal operations specialist roles in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in legal studies, business, or a related field, and the position carries no state-issued license or bar requirement. The practical path into the field runs through paralegal work, contract administration, or legal technology roles at Pennsylvania law firms or corporate legal departments. Employers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh strongly favor candidates who have hands-on experience with matter management platforms and a working knowledge of contract and compliance workflows.
Which companies hire legal operations specialists in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring legal operations specialists 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 healthcare systems, financial institutions, and regional law firm headquarters means that corporate legal departments and compliance teams drive a significant share of consistent openings.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most legal operations specialist jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Cranberry Township account for the largest share of legal operations specialist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its density of Am Law 200 firms, large insurance carriers, and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, while Pittsburgh's openings cluster around major financial services firms, healthcare systems, and technology companies that maintain substantial legal and compliance teams.
Are there remote legal operations specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most fields. Legal operations is primarily a desk and systems-focused discipline, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of legal operations specialist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has moved toward distributed work since the pandemic. Contract management, e-billing administration, and legal technology support are the sub-areas most consistently offered on a remote basis.
How can I get hired as a legal operations specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a paralegal, legal administrative assistant, or contracts coordinator role at a Philadelphia or Pittsburgh law firm or corporate legal department, then moving laterally once you have exposure to matter management tools and billing systems. Large Pennsylvania employers with established legal teams, including major health systems and financial institutions, sometimes post junior legal operations or legal project coordinator roles that are designed for candidates transitioning from adjacent positions. Building proficiency in a widely used platform like SimpleLegal or Mitratech strengthens a candidacy significantly, even before formal legal operations experience accumulates.
Where can I find and apply to legal operations specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to legal operations specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.
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