Analyst I, Legal Operations

Southern Company Atlanta, GA
Full Time Entry Level

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

Join our legal operations team as an Analyst I to drive efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in legal spend management. This role involves managing matter administration, invoice compliance, and financial reporting to optimize legal operational integrity and cost.

Responsibilities

  • Administer matter management processes and rigorously review invoices to ensure full compliance with billing guidelines
  • Act as the primary point of contact for vendor timekeeper rates, maintaining precise and up-to-date records
  • Prepare accurate monthly accruals and create insightful reports on legal spend trends and forecasting
  • Oversee invoice batch processing and coordinate end-to-end payment workflows in collaboration with Accounts Payable and Oracle AP systems
  • Provide backup support for team members and assist as needed to keep operations running smoothly

Requirements

  • Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
  • Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise legal matter management and e-billing systems (e.g., Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Passport, or similar)
  • Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
  • Knowledge of AP Oracle systems and invoice processing workflows
  • Previous experience in corporate legal departments or law firm billing/coordination

Skills

Excel * Power BI * Time management * Adaptability * Microsoft Office Suite * Tableau * Sound judgment * Strong verbal and written communication skills * CounselLink * Passport * Customer service mindset * High ethical standards * Legal Tracker * Oracle AP systems * Proactive initiative *

* Required skills

Benefits

Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Welfare benefits

About Southern Company

Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond, providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service.

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