Operations specialist Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Legal Operations Specialist

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The Legal Operations Specialist supports the effectiveness of the Legal team by managing outside counsel billing, vendor onboarding, and spend-related processes. This role partners closely with Accounting and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate invoice handling, seamless vendor integration, and improved financial workflows. The Legal Operations Specialist is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and skilled at balancing both administrative precision and proactive process optimization.

What You Will Do :

• Manage the full lifecycle of outside counsel invoices, including review, coding, processing, troubleshooting, and timely submission.
• Serve as the primary contact for outside counsel regarding invoice questions, disputes, and issue resolution.
• Support onboarding for new vendors and outside counsel, ensuring proper documentation, system setup, and compliance steps.
• Collaborate with Accounting to identify and implement improvements in legal billing processes, reporting, and best practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental budgets, including supporting monthly and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Contribute to invoice-related projects and broader legal spending initiatives by analyzing data and preparing insights that support financial planning and cost management.

What You Will Need to be Successful :

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Total Rewards :

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes : medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This position is Bonus eligible. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.