Legal Operations Specialist

Fifth Third Bank

. Support a variety of law-related activities, including legal research to determine the scope of legal requests .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, analysis of legal language, and communication with legal professionals. Proficient in managing legal orders, maintaining confidentiality, and providing analytical support for legal processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal ResearchCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCertified Legal Assistant

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal Order AnalysisDocument DraftingRisk AssessmentCase ManagementSubpoena ProcessingGarnishment ProcessingMetrics AnalysisConfidentiality MaintenanceProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam CollaborationFlexibilityProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Legal AssistantParalegal Advanced Competency Examination

Industry Keywords

Legal OrdersSubpoenasCourt-Controlled ExpendituresGarnishment MattersSearch and Seizure WarrantsLegal CounselFederal AgenciesState AgenciesLaw EnforcementCase Schedules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a variety of law-related activities, including legal research to determine the scope of legal requests
Analyze and interpret legal language in legal orders to determine scope, jurisdiction, timeframe and due dates
Process escalated subpoenas, sensitive garnishment matters, search and seizure warrants, court-controlled expenditures and freeze orders
Review legal orders for risks, issues and liabilities and escalate them when necessary
Communicate and negotiate with attorneys, federal and state agencies, and law enforcement personnel regarding summonses and subpoenas
Provide request status updates, request extensions and notify parties when document production may exceed cost limitations
Communicate with internal and external legal counsel
Assist with training and onboarding processes
Provide analytical support for metrics, procedures and escalated issues
Prepare reports, escalated due-date requests and risk-item tracking
Maintain files, databases and legal trackers; monitor case schedules and filing deadlines
Draft correspondence for legal counsel, internal partners and requesters
Initiate and remove account holds and initiate bank checks for disbursement as required by legal orders
Update department procedures
Communicate with customers, requesters and agencies on incoming and outgoing calls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred (optional)
Qualified in an American Bar Association approved curriculum; earned a Certified Legal Assistant designation; passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination; OR 1–2 years of experience in a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills for problem solving
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work in a team environment and present a professional image
Resourceful, flexible, high energy and assertive when negotiating terms with other firms
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits programs supporting physical, financial, emotional and social well-being
Incentive compensation plan eligibility based on company, line of business and/or individual performance
Differentiated compensation offerings
Employee recognition through Total Rewards
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive culture