Chief Operating Officer

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Operating Officer (COO) for one of our key clients, specializing in employment and family law. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen and a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiencies. As COO, you will have significant autonomy to drive profitability while managing key functions across the firm, including financial management, human resources, and strategic initiatives, ensuring the firm operates at its highest level.

This is a fully remote position requiring work on PST hours, and you can be located anywhere in the USA.

Requirements

Chief Operating Officer, Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, forecasting, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, billing, and collections.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, tax planning, trust accounting, payroll, insurance programs, pension, and retirement plans.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, training, management, and evaluation of non-lawyer administrative and support staff.
• Administer salaries, benefits, workers' compensation, personnel data systems, job design, and resource allocation.
• Ensure remote employees are equipped with the necessary tools and supplies.
• Oversee records management, disaster recovery, mail/messenger services, and other facilities management functions.
• Lead strategic and tactical planning, risk management, quality control, and organizational development.
• Oversee firm-wide planning processes and general management functions.
• Conduct client profitability analysis and contribute to business development strategies.
• Manage marketing, public relations, collateral materials, and website development.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with a 3 years of experience in law firm administration or an equivalent field.
• Strong human resources and financial management expertise.
• Proven ability to manage firm-wide operations and meet strategic objectives.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative team player.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a Family Law or Employment Law Firm.
• MBA and/or CPA degree.

Benefits

Why Join Our Client:

• Exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to fostering success for both clients and team members.
• Our client offers a competitive salary [$150,000 to $250,000 annual gross salary] and benefits package to our employees [Paid Time Off (PTO) and 401k retirement plan].
• Health insurance coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision.