Legal Operations Professional

Johnson & Johnson

. Support day-to-day legal operations activities, including matter intake, tracking, and reporting .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,000 - $127,650 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal operations, including matter management, vendor coordination, and financial tracking. Proficient in data management and reporting, with strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate effectively across functions.

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Legal OperationsMatter Management SystemsVendor ManagementFinancial TrackingProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Legal OperationsMatter ManagementFinancial TrackingData ManagementReport PreparationProcess DocumentationBudgetingInvoice ReviewWorkflow DevelopmentCompliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointWordLegal SystemsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificationLegal Operations CertificationProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Legal OperationsVendor CoordinationLegal SupportPrivate Law FirmContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day legal operations activities, including matter intake, tracking, and reporting
Assist with legal vendor and outside counsel coordination, including onboarding, documentation, and performance tracking
Maintain and support legal systems, databases, and tools to ensure data accuracy and compliance
Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses to support legal leadership decision-making
Assist in developing and documenting legal processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures
Support budgeting, invoice review, and financial tracking activities for the Legal function
Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, Procurement, IT, and other cross-functional partners on legal operations initiatives
Uphold Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and apply ethical business practices
Support DePuy Synthes Legal Organization systems, processes, and technology tools for vendor invoicing and payment, matter management, training, communications, knowledge management, and document archives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Legal Studies, Finance, Operations, or a related field
2–4 years of professional experience in legal operations, legal support, business operations, project or office management, or a related function
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Experience in a private law firm, supporting a Legal department, or working with legal matter management systems preferred
Exposure to legal billing, budgeting, or vendor management processes preferred
Familiarity with process improvement or continuous improvement methodologies preferred
Comfort working with data, reports, and dashboards preferred
Paralegal, Legal Operations, or Project Management certifications preferred, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations