Chief Operating Officer - LAW FIRM

We Are a Dynamic Atlanta-Based Personal Injury Law Firm Seeking a Chief Operating Officer

This is an executive-level operations position ideal for candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a COO, Director of Operations, or VP of Operations. The role involves executing quarterly business objectives through effective leadership of personnel, finance, facilities, and business systems. You will play a significant role in shaping the firm’s culture. Candidates must have experience managing a team of more than 12 people and overseeing a budget of $10 million or more. This position is critical and reports directly to the CEO.

The ideal candidate for this role must possess the following qualities: - Ability to provide effective solutions - High energy level - Strong conflict resolution skills (not conflict avoidance) - Metrics-driven and obsessed with key performance indicators (KPIs) - Ability to deliver success through others - Proven track record of driving gross revenue and profit

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

Demonstrated record of success leading operations in professional services industry. Knowledge of personal injury law is helpful, but not required.

Bachelors in Business is Required; MBA preferred

Experience and passion for working in a fast-growing organization

SHRM or HRCI certifications a plus

To Apply, You Must Follow The Required Two-Step Process.

Send an email to 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) your three most valuable professional learning accomplishments within the last five years. The subject line of the email should say: “Administrative Rockstar".

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday