Portfolio Operations Specialist

Legalist$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 3-5+ years as a paralegal or in litigation support roles
  • Proficiency in legal research tools like LexisNexis and Westlaw
  • Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
  • Experience in managing workflows for legal documents
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Effective communicator of complex legal and financial concepts
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze legal documents and case filings for investment analysis
  • Conduct legal and factual research to support portfolio monitoring
  • Evaluate counterparties and legal claims for due diligence
  • Organize and maintain case files and investment documentation
  • Track developments and performance in active legal matters
  • Draft summaries and reports on legal and investment findings
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for comprehensive evaluation
  • Contribute to process improvements and data organization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of legal finance
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to a broad range of legal and financial concepts
  • Participation in special projects related to compliance and investment operations
  • Development of skills in portfolio monitoring and legal analysis
Full Job Description
Portfolio Operations Specialist

We are seeking a Portfolio Operations Specialist to support our Litigation Finance Portfolio Monitoring team through legal research, case analysis, and portfolio monitoring. This role sits at the intersection of law and investing, combining paralegal expertise with analytical rigor to evaluate and track investments in litigation.

You will work closely with attorneys, investment professionals, and cross-functional teams to assess opportunities, monitor active matters, and produce clear, actionable insights. This is an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, technology-driven investment platform operating at the forefront of legal finance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and analyze legal documents, case filings, and supporting materials to inform underwriting and portfolio monitoring
  • Conduct legal, factual, and background research, including identifying analogous cases and relevant developments
  • Support due diligence efforts by evaluating counterparties, legal claims, and associated risks
  • Organize, index, and maintain case files, investment documentation, and internal records
  • Track key case developments, deadlines, and portfolio performance across active matters
  • Draft clear and concise summaries, memoranda, and internal reports on legal and investment findings
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, underwriting, operations, and technology teams
  • Contribute to process improvements, workflow management, and data organization across the portfolio
  • Provide general support on special projects related to legal analysis, compliance, and investment operations

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, History, Economics, Law, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience, such as: Paralegal experience at an AmLaw 200 or comparable firmLegal research, compliance, investigations, or litigation support roles
  • Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
  • Strong analytical, research, and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex legal and financial information
  • Experience reviewing legal documents and managing case-related workflows
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and document management skills
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both written and verbally
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications
  • Exposure to financial analysis, underwriting, or investment-related work
  • Familiarity with litigation finance, credit investing, or legal risk assessment
  • Experience drafting memoranda or case summaries for decision-making purposes

About Legalist

Legalist is a litigation finance firm that provides funding to plaintiffs in commercial lawsuits. The company uses machine learning algorithms to analyze legal cases and determine their likelihood of success, allowing it to make informed investment decisions. Legalist was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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20 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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