WE ARE AN IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED LEGAL OPERATIONS MANAGER TO TAKE US TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND BEYOND.
This is an executive-level position… a full-blown, bona fide Manager responsible for a wide range of activities in all phases of administration, personnel, finances, facilities, and business systems.
We need someone with significant hands-on experience. You will handle key administrative responsibilities and play a major role in shaping firm culture.
You must have experience managing a team of over 25+ people and a budget of over $6,000,000+.
We have put a lot of energy into building our “A team,” and we need to take it to the next level. As you know, an Operations Manager is a key hire; it is crucial that we get this right! The ideal candidate understands that you cannot manage what you do not measure – and can help us figure out how to build systems to ensure we can measure and manage effectively and who will be invested in making important contributions to the operating and financial success of the Firm. This will be a multi-step interview process so we can get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit!
About the position
This position is responsible for overseeing and improving both our people and our systems.
Our Operations Manager 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.
You must be able to show evidence of your 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, vetting and termination
- Understand and use standard financial reports to make decisions (budget variance, P&L, cashflow forecast)
- Management of bookkeeper, accountant, technology systems and other vendors
The right person for this role must:
- Not only adapt to change, but drive it
- Provide solutions, not just uncover problems
- Have a high energy level
- Have thick skin and high empathy
- 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 ·
We need someone with experience and maturity to keep the firm’s needs at the forefront and work closely with the Owner and key staff on strategy, policy, problem-solving, and decision-making.
The right person for this position will be able to “manage up” to help the firm get the job done. The right person will have flexibility, team spirit, commitment to our clients, and realistic expectations about what it's like to work in a fast-paced, growing business with a passionate and entrepreneurial Owner.
Our state-of-the-art, newly renovated office is in Cedar Knolls, NJ. At first, this role will need to be in the office full-time, but it will evolve into a hybrid position.
Prior legal experience and knowledge of Immigration Law will be helpful but is not required. If you don’t know how the Association of Legal Administrators Code of Ethics works, you need to commit to getting up to speed quickly because you will be expected to make sure cases and clients are getting the attention they need and that the staff is following the rules.
Salary is dependent upon experience and includes an incentive program commensurate with performance. We will define specific KPIs for expected law firm growth, profitability, and culture.
This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for driving operational excellence and leading teams to success, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person