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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Legal Officer Jobs
Align your law degree with U.S. specialty occupation criteria
USCIS evaluates whether your foreign law degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in law or a related field. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying, many employers require it upfront for H-1B petitions.
Target in-house legal teams over law firms
Corporate legal departments at large employers file H-1B petitions far more routinely than private law firms, which often hire contract or local counsel instead. Focus your search on Fortune 500 compliance, contracts, and regulatory affairs teams.
Search LCA filing history to verify active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for Legal Officer and related titles. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who have never sponsored the role before.
Clarify your bar admission status before the offer stage
If the role requires practicing law in a U.S. state, your foreign legal credentials alone won't satisfy bar requirements. Disclose early whether you hold a Juris Doctor, an LLM, or foreign counsel status so the employer can structure the offer correctly.
Understand how PERM applies to legal roles
Employers sponsoring you for a green card must run a PERM labor certification through DOL, advertising the role widely to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Legal roles are rarely exempted, so expect a multi-month recruitment process before PERM is filed.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title before negotiating, accepting below the wage level listed on the LCA is not permitted under H-1B rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types support sponsorship for Legal Officer roles?
The H-1B is the most common path, since Legal Officer roles typically require a bachelor's degree in law, legal studies, or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. If the role doesn't require active bar admission, an H-1B1 visa may apply for Chilean or Singaporean nationals. TN visa is not available for Legal Officer roles because the position isn't on the USMCA profession list.
Does a foreign law degree qualify me for H-1B sponsorship as a Legal Officer?
It can, but your degree must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in law or a closely related field. USCIS accepts foreign credential evaluations from recognized services. An LLM from a U.S. law school strengthens the equivalency argument significantly and is often used by internationally trained lawyers to meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How do I find Legal Officer jobs where the employer actually sponsors visas?
Browse Legal Officer roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to positions where the employer has no prior LCA filing record for legal roles, which is a common reason sponsorship falls through after an offer is extended.
Will needing bar admission hurt my chances of sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. Many Legal Officer positions in compliance, contracts, or regulatory affairs don't require bar admission and sponsor H-1Bs without issue. Roles that require advising clients or appearing before courts are harder to structure for a foreign-licensed attorney. Clarifying the specific duties with the hiring manager early prevents misaligned expectations at the offer stage.
Can a Legal Officer role lead to a green card through employer sponsorship?
Yes. Most employers sponsor Legal Officers through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card categories. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability, which an LLM or strong legal credentials can support. The employer must complete a PERM labor certification through DOL first, which typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can be filed with USCIS.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Legal Officer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.