Law Firm Executive Director
Job Description:
Innovative Driven is currently seeking an experienced Executive Director to join the leadership team at one of our award-winning law firm clients, based in Seattle. The firm is a forward-thinking, well-respected leader in healthcare law! This is an amazing opportunity to lead a vibrant and collegial law firm into the future!
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of law firm management AND previous HR experience.
The Executive Director will handle the management and daily operations of the firm including business management and strategy, HR, general operations, facilities, technology and information systems, business development, finances, as well as the implementation of general policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage HR functions, including performance, compensation, recruiting and onboarding, retention, development and enforcement of policies and procedures, change management, coverage planning, staff timesheet approval, benefits and leave administration, participation on the 401K committee
- Handle daily operations, including facilities, vendor management, and planning firm events.
- Collaborate on finance and accounting responsibilities such as budgeting, profitability analysis, projections, shareholder compensation, development and enforcement of financial controls, and promoting operational efficiencies.
- Oversee technology and information systems in support of the IT Manager
- Prepare agendas and materials for Directors’ meetings
- Oversee firm governance, monitor legal and licensing issues
- Support strategic planning for the firm's present and future
- Support business development and assist in implementing best new strategies for growth
- Supervise management team, administrative staff and paralegal coordinator.
- Travel, on occasion, to provide support in other locations, generally within the State of Washington.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in law firm or professional healthcare services management
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising personnel.
- Preferred MBA, CLM (Certified Legal Manager), or SHRM-SCP, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of human resources experience, including a working knowledge of current federal, state and local HR laws, regulations and standards.
The firm offers an INCREDIBLE package of benefits and compensation!
