Legal Operations Specialist Jobs in Dallas, TX
Legal Operations Specialist jobs in Dallas, Texas are open across the metro, with employers like HARVEY, Jobot, and Goldman Sachs hiring at every experience level. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
This non-exempt position performs full legal administrative duties for attorneys under minimal supervision. This position requires the individual to perform with a high degree of independent judgment and discretion, and requires a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures and precedents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs legal administrative functions associated with firm tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, client bills, time reports and expense reports.
- Performs word processing of drafts, revisions and final documents for client-related matters, including correspondence, memoranda, bills, timesheets and project work, as needed. This includes proofreading and redlining work for accuracy, copy, format, etc.
- Copies, distributes, sends (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), files and otherwise handles completed work.
- Maintains physical and electronic files, and contacts.
- Coordinates meetings and appointments, and properly receives clients/guests, as requested. Maintains appointment calendar for attorneys.
- Transcribes and composes correspondence for client-related matters.
- Prepares closing binders, as needed.
- Handles incoming and outgoing mail.
OTHER DUTIES
- Provides legal administrative assistance to summer associates, visiting attorneys and attorneys whose LAA is absent, as well as provide overflow assistance when needed.
- Occasionally may coordinate a courier service to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse or other entities.
- Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The LAA reports directly to the Office Administrator/Supervisor and indirectly to assigned attorneys.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Experience
Must have three or more years of experience working in a mid- or large-sized law firm. The LAA should possess working knowledge of general office procedures, as well as, strong familiarity with legal terminology related to general legal concepts and specific area(s) of assignment. They must have working knowledge and experience with the Firm’s technology and applications (NetDocuments, Interaction, Chrome River, Emburse, Intapp are strongly preferred). Prior experience handling expense reports, client bills, multi-line phones and conflict-checking forms, as well as working with Interaction, or another client relationship management database is strongly preferred. Prior experience supporting more than one attorney is required.
Skills
The LAA must possess advanced word processing/computer skills utilizing a variety of software programs including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe. The individual must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation. Strong phone etiquette, attention to detail and follow through skills is required. Must be knowledgeable with legal filing and record-keeping practices, as relevant to the specific practice. Must be highly organized and able to successfully multi-task and meet set deadlines. Strong customer service, ability to be flexible and work effectively as part of a team is required.
Education
The LAA should possess a high school diploma, or its equivalent. Two years of college or equivalent work experience is preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment. Overtime Required.
At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.
Haynes and Boone is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, and it continues to grow. In 2023, Haynes and Boone moved its headquarters to a new 27-story office tower in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. Lawyers in our Dallas office serve all the firm’s practice and industry areas – including corporate, litigation, banking/finance, insurance law, healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust. Our Dallas lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas in publications such as The Best Lawyers in America directory (Woodward/White, Inc.) and the Chambers USA legal directory (Chambers & Partners). This office attracts high-energy, technically proficient people who enjoy working in a collegial environment. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.
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Who's Hiring
- HARVEY6

- Jobot5

- Goldman Sachs5

- Husch Blackwell4

- Harvey3

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software13
- Law & Legal Services10
- Investment & Asset Management9
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Staffing & Recruiting5
Legal Operations Specialist Jobs in Dallas: Frequently Asked Questions
How many legal operations specialist jobs are there in Dallas?
There are 59+ legal operations specialist openings in Dallas, Texas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Dallas employers hire.
Which companies hire legal operations specialists in Dallas?
Companies currently hiring legal operations specialists in Dallas include HARVEY, Jobot, and Goldman Sachs, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote legal operations specialist jobs in Dallas?
Yes. About 33% of legal operations specialist openings tied to Dallas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Dallas.
Which industries hire the most legal operations specialists in Dallas?
Most legal operations specialist openings in Dallas sit in Technology & Software, Law & Legal Services, and Investment & Asset Management, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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