Chief Operating Officer - Legal Administrator
Job Description:
We Are A Dynamic Atlanta Based Personal Injury Law Firm Looking For An Experienced Chief Operating Officer (Legal Administrator)
This is an executive-level position responsible for a wide range of activities in all phases of administration, personnel, finance, facilities, and business systems. You will 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. The Chief Operating Officer - Legal Administrator 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.
The right person for this role must meet the following
- Provide solutions, not just uncover problems
- Have a high energy level
- Have keen conflict resolution skills (not conflict avoidance skills)
- Be metrics-driven and KPI-obsessed
Compensation
$175,000 yearly
Responsibilities
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 and 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
Qualifications
Knowledge of personal injury law is helpful but not required. The ideal candidate must have verifiable experience working in a leadership capacity in a medium—to large company. They must also be able to make financial projects, guide employees, and commit to the company's overall success.
To Apply, We Need You To Follow The Required Two-Step Process.
This will be a multi-step interview process so we can get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit; this is the first step.
Apply through Wizehire and send an email to resumes@thecouncilfirm.com with a PDF of your resume and a cover letter. The letter should tell us (a) why you would be great for this job, (b) what makes you nervous about this job, and (c) what your favorite movie is and why. The subject line of the email should say “Administrative Rockstar".
About Company
COUNCIL & ASSOCIATES, LLC is an Atlanta-based personal injury law firm that believes clients deserve maximum compensation while maintaining outstanding customer service. We are poised for growth, and we litigate on behalf of clients when negotiations are unsuccessful.
