Intermediate Legal Operations Specialist

Transamerica

. Provide dedicated support to the Legal and Compliance department through legal and compliance operational tasks related to processes, business activities, technology, and people .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Legal Operations, including strategic planning, financial management, and technology support, while effectively collaborating across departments to enhance service efficiency and optimize workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal OperationsProcess ImprovementProject ManagementData AnalyticsVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Legal TerminologyMatter ManagementE-BillingDocument ManagementKnowledge Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSharePointExcelPowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

Legal DepartmentComplianceBudget ManagementWorkflow OptimizationReporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide dedicated support to the Legal and Compliance department through legal and compliance operational tasks related to processes, business activities, technology, and people
Identify, implement, and maintain innovative processes and systems to improve service efficiency and team capacity
Support the 12 core competencies of Legal Operations, including strategic planning, financial management, vendor management, technology and process support, data analytics, litigation support, knowledge management, and records management
Work under minimal instruction and determine how to accomplish work assignments
Identify and assist with implementing department tools to streamline practices
Enforce processes and policies for outside counsel usage and spend
Aid the Management Team with budget matters and workflow optimization
Collaborate with sales, support, service, business development, regulatory, IT, finance, and business units
Follow procedures, identify improvement areas, conduct basic research, and manage records
Use existing reporting and create new or enhanced reporting
Provide guidance for projects and initiatives
Partner on the design, rollout, and training of new systems
Administer technology systems used by functional areas
Partner with others on developing and monitoring controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent education/experience
Three years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or comparable experience
Understanding of legal terminology
Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail
Communication skills for daily contact with department staff and internal and external customers
Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
Knowledge of core legal systems such as matter management, e-Billing, document management and knowledge management
Proficiency using MS Office tools, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Project management experience preferred
Process improvement experience preferred
Must work three days in office per week at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
Ten (10) paid holidays per year
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Relocation assistance will not be provided