Legal Operations Specialist

Job overview

The Legal Operations Specialist role is described as hybrid, with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday. The listing identifies Chicago, IL, while the description says the position is based at the national training center in Fayetteville, GA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports U.S. Soccer’s Legal department as the federation pursues its mission to ignite a national passion for soccer. As the department’s first Legal Operations Specialist, this role builds and maintains the systems and processes that support document and contract management, billing, technology, and legal request workflows. It helps Legal leadership improve efficiency, use data for decisions, and make effective use of technology, including AI-enabled tools.

What you'll do

• Own the document management system and maintain a cross-functional contract database
• receive and route legal mail
• improve legal processes and support change adoption
• document workflows and help scale legal request intake and tracking
• maintain legal knowledge spaces
• oversee e-billing and matter management processes and review outside counsel invoices
• assist with budget management
• manage legal technology and vendors
• leverage AI to automate workflows and evaluate emerging tools
• support metrics, benchmarking, and executive reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal operations specialist

hybrid

chicago il listing

fayetteville ga worksite stated

legal operations

contract management

e-billing

process improvement

legal technology

ai workflows

u.s. soccer

tuesday–thursday onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, inclusive culture, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

First Legal Operations Specialist at U.S. Soccer; the description states a hybrid schedule with in-office days Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

About the employer

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1 is hiring for this role. Industry: Sports Teams and Clubs. Sector: 71.