Chief Operating Officer

We Are A Dynamic Atlanta, Georgia-Based Personal Injury Law Firm Looking For An Experienced Chief Operating Officer

We are looking for a Professional Legal Administrator- Chief Operating Officer. This is an executive-level position responsible for a wide range of activities in all phases of administration, personnel, finances, facilities, and business systems.

You will handle key administrative responsibilities and play a major role in shaping firm culture.

You must have experience managing a team of more than 12 people and a multi-million dollar budget. This is not a position for an “Office Manager” or an “Administrative Assistant".

We have put a lot of energy into building our “A team” and we need to take it to the next level. The Legal Administrator- Chief Operating Officer position is a key hire; it is crucial that we get this right! Our process might take a little longer than you’re used to…but it’s worth it. If you take the time to read this ad and follow the instructions to apply, we will be excited for the chance to learn more about you.

This position is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is responsible for overseeing and improving both our people and our systems.

Our Legal Administrator- Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for planning and managing the day-to-day operations of the Firm, and for implementing Firm policies and procedures under the general guidance and supervision of the owner.

Our Legal Administrator will create or improve all administrative functions in our firm. We are building a firm where systems run the business, and people run the systems.

You will be required to demonstrate evidence of prior success with:

• Business process refinement and systems management to ensure profitable operation of the Firm
• Systems management to ensure matters are handled appropriately so that client needs are met, legal ethical requirements are met, and clients receive excellent service
• Employee leadership, performance management, supervision (and termination)
• Understand and use common financial reports to make decisions (budget variance, PL, cashflow forecast)
• Management of bookkeeper, accountant, technology systems, and other vendors
  
  

The right person for this role must meet the following:

• Not only adapt to change but drive it
• Provide solutions, not just uncover problems
• Have a high energy level
• Have a sense of humor in equal measure to your sense of compassion
• Have keen conflict resolution skills (not conflict avoidance skills)
• Be metrics-driven and KPI-obsessed
  
  

Please Note: We do not accept applications made directly through Indeed, WizeHire, or our law firm website. If you are interested in applying for this position, please see the instructions at the end of this posting.

Compensation: $100,000 yearly + bonuses