Legal Operations Specialist Jobs in Texas
Legal operations specialist jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in corporate legal departments, Am Law 100 firms, and large financial and energy sector companies, with openings at every level from entry-level legal operations coordinator through senior director of legal operations. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring, anchored by employers such as ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Baker Hughes, all of which maintain substantial in-house legal teams. Contract management, e-billing and matter management, and legal technology implementation are the most consistently sought specialties across Texas listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Responsible for daily input of client postings and supports the general operation of the Trust Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides exceptional customer service to clients either by telephone or in person upon customer's arrival in Department.
- Receives and directs Department incoming calls.
- Performs balancing of daily operations work.
- Opens, closes and maintains accounts on trust operating system.
- Performs oil and gas processing.
- Performs Automatic Cash Management System, ACMS, trades and all outgoing wire.
- Releases disbursements and check printing.
- Provides back-up for Trust Operations Officer, including daily balancing and securities movement.
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and understand general business/company related articles and professional journals; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
- Intermediate: Word Processing/Typing
- Basic: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Spreadsheet
WORKING CONDITIONS
Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and customer service skills;
- Must be excellent at performing data entry with minimal errors;
- Must have the ability to multi-task and handle dealings with multiple priorities;
- Must have proficient skills in Microsoft Word and knowledge of Excel
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Legal Operations Specialist Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- PENNYMAC4

- TransPecos Banks4

- Texas Health and Human Services Commission3

- American Airlines1

- Becton, Dickinson and1

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services12
- Education4
- Energy4
- Government & Public Sector3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal operations specialist jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field required
- Experience with legal matter management or e-billing platforms such as TeamConnect or BrightFlag
- Proficiency in contract lifecycle management tools and legal technology systems
- Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate cross-functional legal initiatives
- Familiarity with legal spend analysis, vendor management, and outside counsel guidelines
- Experience supporting in-house legal departments in corporate or energy sector environments
Legal Operations Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a legal operations specialist in Texas?
A bachelor's degree in business administration, paralegal studies, or a related field is the standard entry point for legal operations specialist roles in Texas. No state-issued license is required, but employers widely value the Certified Legal Manager credential from the Association of Legal Administrators or the Legal Operations Professional certificate offered through CLOC. Texas hiring panels also look for hands-on experience with legal technology platforms, so building fluency in matter management or contract tools strengthens a candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire legal operations specialists in Texas?
Employers hiring legal operations specialists in Texas right now include PENNYMAC, TransPecos Banks, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major energy companies means in-house legal teams here are among the largest and most operationally sophisticated in the country.
Which Texas cities have the most legal operations specialist jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and Carrollton have the most legal operations specialist openings in Texas. Houston's dominance reflects its concentration of energy company headquarters and large financial institutions with substantial in-house legal operations functions, while Dallas draws volume from telecom, retail, and professional services firms, and Austin's growing tech sector has expanded demand for legal ops talent supporting fast-scaling legal departments.
Are there remote legal operations specialist jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. Legal operations work is largely analytical, technology-driven, and document-based, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 12% of legal operations specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed legal teams. Roles focused on e-billing, contract management, and legal technology administration tend to be the most consistently remote-eligible.
How can I get hired as a legal operations specialist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a paralegal, legal assistant, or contracts administrator role into a junior legal operations position, since those adjacent roles build the document management, vendor coordination, and legal process knowledge that employers want. Large Texas employers such as energy companies and financial institutions with sizeable in-house teams regularly post legal operations coordinator openings designed for candidates with limited direct experience. Earning a CLOC Legal Operations Professional certificate or an Association of Legal Administrators credential before applying gives a candidate a concrete edge in a competitive Texas applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to legal operations specialist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to legal operations specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and other markets. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.
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