Legal Operations Analyst
Company: Robert Half
Location: Brentwood
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Legal Practice / Project &
Knowledge Analyst supports the ongoing development and enhancement
of legal practice management tools, project workflows, and
knowledge management systems for our client. This role collaborates
with legal, operations, and technology teams to strengthen matter
management, streamline knowledge sharing, and boost efficiency
across the client’s legal platform. By gathering requirements,
mapping workflows, and championing new technologies, the Analyst
plays an essential role in optimizing collaboration, resource
planning, and client service delivery. Key Responsibilities:
Project & Task Support Partner with attorneys, project leads, and
operations teams to identify needs and define requirements for
legal project management, knowledge sharing, and support tools.
Assist with and facilitate workshops, process mapping, and design
sessions to uncover workflow gaps and support prototyping of more
efficient solutions. Research and evaluate legal technology and
knowledge management platforms, and provide recommendations for
adoption or enhancement of new solutions. Develop and present clear
documentation, operational reports, and recommendations to address
challenges and improve legal team performance. Collaboration &
Communication Work cross-functionally to implement legal project
management systems and knowledge repositories that align with our
client’s goals. Act as an intermediary between legal staff and
technical experts, ensuring alignment on requirements and effective
solution delivery. Contribute to training and onboarding
initiatives for legal teams, encouraging adoption and effective use
of new tools and processes. Operational Execution & Maintenance
Create and maintain documentation for workflows, knowledge assets,
and project templates that promote consistency and knowledge
sharing. Support the rollout, ongoing maintenance, and optimization
of legal technology platforms including project management tools
and collaboration systems. Monitor system usage and effectiveness,
capturing user feedback to guide updates and improvements.
Continuous Improvement Analyze feedback and data to identify
opportunities for improved legal project management and knowledge
sharing processes. Stay informed on trends in legal operations,
knowledge management, and technology, proactively recommending
innovative process enhancements. Help standardize scalable best
practices to increase legal team productivity and ensure excellent
client service. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree
strongly preferred. Experience & Skills: Prior experience in legal
operations, project coordination, or knowledge management in a law
firm or professional services environment. Solid understanding of
legal workflows, project management methodologies, and best
practices for knowledge sharing. Experience with legal technology
solutions such as matter management systems, document automation,
or knowledge repositories. Demonstrated ability to gather
requirements, document processes, and participate in implementation
or optimization projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving
abilities with an aptitude to translate business needs into
actionable solutions. Excellent communication and collaboration
skills, with a proven track record of working across legal,
operational, and technical teams. Proficiency with tools such as
Excel, Power BI, or SharePoint is a plus. Ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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