Operations Data Specialist (Legal)

Reports to: Head of Operations

Collaborates with: Finance System Lead
Department:Operations SPSC Division
Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Independent Contractor

About Sterlington

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate litigation executive compensation and private wealth matters. As a firm we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.
Among other strengths Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders senior executives and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.

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Were currently seeking a mid-level Operations / Data Specialistto play a critical role in developing our operations function and supporting the implementation of our new Practice Management System.

Wereat an exciting inflection point in our data fromour experienced teamwhile bringing yourexpertiseto solveworkflowchallenges and position us for future growth.

This role offers the opportunity towork closely withour data analytics teamtoshape ourfirmwide data modelsduring a significant transformation as we implement our closely withthe teamyoullquicklypick up onour historical context and applyindustry best practice tooptimizehow we manageand reportmatter billing and practiceinformation.

You willbeentrustedto developeffective working practices bringingtogetherinsight from Technologythroughtoour will be expected to take a leading role indeveloping theday-to-day functions of the Operations team.

This is expected to include:

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee workflow processes to ensuretimelydelivery of legal services.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Support budgeting expense tracking and cost optimization initiatives.

• Collaborate with finance teams on billing cycles and matter profitability analysis.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Maintain data security and confidentiality standards across operations.

Technology & Systems:

• Work with IT and practice management teams tooptimizelegal technology platforms.

• Drive adoption of new systems and ensure staff training.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifyandimprove dataprocessingconsistencyin our existing data infrastructure

• Supportourdata strategy and implementation workstream for PMS deployment

• Applyindustrybestpracticefor managing legal practice data including matter management billing and client information

• Collaborate with our data visualization specialist to ensure data integrity and accessibility for reporting needs

• Working with Compliance develop andmaintaindata governance frameworks appropriate for a law firm environment

• Build documentation and processes that will support future team scaling

• Contribute to strategic planning for ouroperations andsystems roadmap

Essential Requirements

• Practicalexperiencein data systemsand operational processes

• Experience with legal technology platforms and practice management systems (Aderant experience highly valued)

• Previousinvolvement in system implementations or migrationswithin SMEs

• Understanding of law firm operations including matter management billing cycles and client data structures

• Ability to quickly synthesize complex historical contexts while applying structured problem-solving approaches

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in small high-performing teams

• Clear communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

At Sterlington we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply