Legal Staff Information Technology in Palm City, FL

Law Firm

Palm City, FL

Legal Staff Information Technology in Palm City, FL

Legal Staff

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Director of Operations (COO)

Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee the administrative and business aspects of running the law firm.
- Plan, organize, direct, and control day-to-day operations of the firm.
- Direct the implementation of firm systems.
- Involve in all phases of administration, personnel, finances, facilities, and business systems.
- Work closely with the owner and key staff on strategy, policy, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Implement the firm’s quarterly business plan.
- Manage an annual budget of $10M or more.
- Directly manage a team of at least 20, with the autonomy to hire and fire.
- Report directly to the owner and be part of the senior management team.
- Secure the functionality of the business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.
- Achieve business plan goals.
- Maintain control of diverse business operations.
- Execute the firm’s business plan and meet quarterly gross revenue and profitability metrics.
- Develop the six parts of the business.
- Collaborate with the owner to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures.
- Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Supervise the work of non-lawyer support staff and vendors.
- Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, evaluations, and general human resources operations, including payroll and benefits.
- Oversee financial operations with mastery of financial reporting and accounting principles.
- Demonstrate effective and healthy leadership strategies.
- Build a positive professional culture.
- Promote retention of performing team members.
- Recruit ‘A’ candidates to open positions quickly.

Education and Experience Information:
- Degree in management, business management, human resources, or related field.
- Prior experience running a professional services firm or a division or department of a mid-sized/large professional services firm with an annual budget no lower than $10M (law firm experience not required but is a plus).
- SHRM or HRCI certifications are a plus.
- Successful experience in managing a team of at least 20, with autonomy to hire and fire.
- Experience with designing, monitoring, and reconciling a budget of at least $10 million is crucial.
- Comfortability in, and passion for, a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to lead people effectively, including recruiting the right people, developing them into great team members, and retaining them over time.
- Ensure that all federal and state HR laws are followed and risks are minimized.

Salary Information:
- Annual compensation of $100,000 - $130,000.
- Performance-based, quarterly bonuses that reward accomplishments.
- Benefits include health insurance and 401(k) matching.