Legal Operations Specialist - Legal Support

Legal Operations & Support Manager

A prestigious Denver law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Operations & Support Manager to lead and develop a team of approximately 11 legal support professionals. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on workflow optimization, training, service excellence, and partnering with attorneys and firm leadership to ensure efficient, high-quality legal support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop legal support teams while driving efficiency and consistent service delivery.

Evaluate workflows, processes, technology, and resource allocation to improve productivity.

Partner with attorneys, Office Managers, and HR on staffing, performance management, and employee relations.

Identify training needs and ensure teams have the tools and skills necessary to succeed.

Help implement process and technology improvements across legal support functions.

Serve as a collaborative resource to attorneys and firm leadership.

Qualifications

8+ years of legal assistant/legal support experience required.

4+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Experience managing legal support teams in a teaming/pooling environment a plus.

Strong knowledge of legal workflows, court rules, technology, and process improvement.

Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Experience with iManage, Intapp, Emburse, CourtAlert, or similar platforms is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected law firm in a visible leadership role with significant impact on legal support operations and team development. The firm offers a very competitive pay and excellent benefits. If you are qualified for this position, please email your resume to Director, mala.saraogi@roberthalf[dot][com] for immediate consideration!

• At least 5 years of experience in legal support, legal operations, or a closely related law firm environment.
• Demonstrated success leading or supervising support staff, with the ability to guide performance and foster team development.
• Strong knowledge of legal administrative processes, law firm workflows, and the practical requirements of attorney support.
• Ability to assess operational challenges, improve processes, and manage resources in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with legal technology tools such as iManage, Intapp, Emburse, CourtAlert, or similar platforms is highly valued.
• Experience working in a shared services, pooled support, or team-based legal support model is an advantage.