We are seeking a highly skilled legal professional with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with exceptional attention to detail, and a focus on developing process efficiency and accuracy in every task. A proactive mindset and positive approach to challenges are key, along with the ability to work independently and with confidence. Strong communication skills are vital for effective collaboration across teams. If you’re someone who embraces change, takes initiative, and brings fresh ideas to the table, we’d love to have you join our team.
The Legal Operations Specialist will support the Legal Department at CONMED. Under the supervision of counsel, this role provides primary support for litigation and discovery related activities across multiple domains, including insurance, contracts, employment, and general litigation. The position also acts as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external counsel, ensuring smooth coordination and timely execution of legal processes.
In addition, the successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Legal Department including the use of Legal Tracker and matter management tools, as set forth in more detail below.
This is a remote opportunity.
Key ResponsibilitiesLitigation & Case Management- Support litigation matters including budgeting, coordinating overseeing and responding to discovery and document production requests for complex litigation matters, reviewing court filings, and tracking and coordinating settlement and resolution.
- Draft and distribute legal notices, correspondence, and memoranda under counsel supervision.
- Manage legal holds and legal hold lifts.
- Maintain project trackers to monitor litigation progress and deadlines.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, brokers, insurers, and outside counsel.
Legal Tracker Administration- Manages the Legal Department’s use of Legal Tracker, including matter creation, law firm onboarding, invoice processing, and reporting.
- Coordinates with internal counsel and Finance to ensure accurate matter setup and account coding.
- Oversees vendor billing, including invoice submission, reassignment, and approver management.
- Generates reports to support budgeting, legal spend analysis, and leadership decision-making.
- Responds to billing inquiries from vendors, law firms, and internal stakeholders.
Administrative & Cross-Functional Support- Monitor, screen, and distribute incoming communications and legal mail.
- Handle service of process documents including subpoenas, garnishments, and other legal notices.
- Experience working with EDGAR system and including SEC-related filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Forms 3, 4, 5) preferred
- Support matters of corporate governance and legal entity management.
- Assist with insurance documentation.
- Provide general legal and administrative support to the Legal Department.
- Lead or support special projects as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 1-3 years of Paralegal, legal operations, administrative, or executive assistant experience in a medium or large organization.
- Experience supporting executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Additional Attributes- Self-starter with a proactive, action-oriented mindset.
- Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
- Ability to manage contract and litigation workflows effectively.
- Comfortable with change and capable of driving process improvements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows-based software.
- Experience with legal billing and matter management systems (e.g., Legal Tracker).
This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship.
Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.
Colorado residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
This job posting is anticipated to close on November 1, 2025. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.
Benefits:
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
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CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.
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What We Do
CONMED is a global medical technology company that specializes in the development and sale of surgical and patient monitoring products and services that allow our physician customers to deliver high quality care and as a result, enhanced clinical outcomes for their patients.
With products that are recognized as technological leaders by the specialties they serve, healthcare professionals within the Orthopedic, Laparoscopic, Robotic & Open Surgery, Gastroenterology & Pulmonology and Cardiology & Critical Care specialties have come to value the CONMED name across the world.
Our Mission is to enable healthcare providers around the world to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients, through accessible CONMED solutions.
At CONMED our passion and responsibility is for the success of our customers and the patients for whom they care.
We empower our customers to succeed by our commitment to integrity, quality, responsiveness and a relentless focus to deliver accessible CONMED solutions. Our talented employees and culture are the foundation of our success.
CONMED is headquartered in beautiful, sunny Largo Florida (near Tampa), and employs approximately 3500 people worldwide. Our employees are located in manufacturing, distribution or design facilities across the United States and in sales offices throughout the world. Our domestic locations include: Largo, FL, Denver, CO, Westborough, MA, Utica, NY and Atlanta, GA. Our international facilities and presence spans more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America and the Middle East.
CONMED.... Imagine what we could do together.
