Bighornlaw
Chief Operating Officer
Bighornlaw, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Posted 4 days ago
Description
We are looking for an experienced chief operating officer to report directly to the owner to oversee the successful execution of the quarterly business plan. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the day-to-day operations of the firm and for directing the implementation of firm systems in the service of meeting growth, revenue, and profitability goals. The position encompasses a wide range of activities with involvement in all phases of administration, personnel, finances, facilities, and business systems.
We are a fast-growing, well-respected, woman-owned family and criminal law firm serving clients in Florida since 2000. As part of our team, you will help lead our mission of helping our clients protect their rights and secure their futures through life-altering challenges. The legal matters we represent often present great complexity and risk, so our chief operating officer is key in ensuring that we recruit, develop, and retain an excellent team that meets the gravity of the work we do every day.
Responsibilities
Execute the firm’s business plan and meet quarterly gross revenue and profitability metrics by effectively developing the six parts of the business.
Collaborate with the owner to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures.
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
Supervise the work of the non-lawyer support staff and vendors.
Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, evaluations, and general human resources operations, including payroll and benefits.
Ensure that the firm’s business policies and procedures are fully documented in writing, organized, deployed, and audited.
Oversee operations informed by monthly financial reporting provided by the bookkeeping team and ongoing tax planning/preparation guidance from the CPAs.
Employ best practices and awareness of legal compliance to properly resource and effectively manage in-person, remote, hybrid, W2, and contract team members.
Ensure the digital plant is fully functional and secure, at all times, for the entire team.
Respond to ongoing risk assessments to ensure the firm properly mitigates exposure.
Manage projects successfully by designing strategic tasks and leveraging process owners within set timelines.
Demonstrate effective and healthy leadership strategies that build a positive professional culture, promote retention of performing team members, and recruit ‘A’ candidates to open positions quickly.
Qualifications
Degree in management, business management, human resources, or related field.
Prior experience running a professional services firm or a division or department of a mid-sized/large professional services firm with an annual budget no lower than $9M (law firm experience not required but is a plus).
SHRM or HRCI certifications are a plus!
Experience with ScalingUp is a plus.
You must be able to show evidence of your prior success with:
Managing a team of at least 30, with autonomy to hire and fire.
Designing, monitoring, and reconciling a budget of at least $9 million.
Comfortability in, and passion for, a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
Decision-making in a senior management role that highlights strong judgment.
Designing, executing, monitoring, and achieving business plans.
Using key financial reports to monitor and drive the business.
Using leadership management best practices.
Assuring the quality of workflow systems.
Managing a wide variety of projects effectively.
Leading people effectively, including recruiting the right people, developing them into great team members, and retaining them over time.
Growing and developing professionally through formal and informal channels.
Opening new, and managing multiple physical locations.
Compensation
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is a woman-owned law firm formed in 2000. We are AV Rated and the attorneys are regularly voted as top lawyers by a number of services such as Fort Lauderdale Illustrated. We are making a large marketing push and are looking for detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and personable new team members. We have benefits for our employees such as bonuses, 401(k), matching and profit sharing when applicable, Cash Balance Plan, Health insurance, etc. If you are looking to join a rapidly expanding firm and enjoy a growth trajectory, come interview with us.
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Posted 4 days ago
Description
We are looking for an experienced chief operating officer to report directly to the owner to oversee the successful execution of the quarterly business plan. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the day-to-day operations of the firm and for directing the implementation of firm systems in the service of meeting growth, revenue, and profitability goals. The position encompasses a wide range of activities with involvement in all phases of administration, personnel, finances, facilities, and business systems.
We are a fast-growing, well-respected, woman-owned family and criminal law firm serving clients in Florida since 2000. As part of our team, you will help lead our mission of helping our clients protect their rights and secure their futures through life-altering challenges. The legal matters we represent often present great complexity and risk, so our chief operating officer is key in ensuring that we recruit, develop, and retain an excellent team that meets the gravity of the work we do every day.
Responsibilities
Execute the firm’s business plan and meet quarterly gross revenue and profitability metrics by effectively developing the six parts of the business.
Collaborate with the owner to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures.
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
Supervise the work of the non-lawyer support staff and vendors.
Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, evaluations, and general human resources operations, including payroll and benefits.
Ensure that the firm’s business policies and procedures are fully documented in writing, organized, deployed, and audited.
Oversee operations informed by monthly financial reporting provided by the bookkeeping team and ongoing tax planning/preparation guidance from the CPAs.
Employ best practices and awareness of legal compliance to properly resource and effectively manage in-person, remote, hybrid, W2, and contract team members.
Ensure the digital plant is fully functional and secure, at all times, for the entire team.
Respond to ongoing risk assessments to ensure the firm properly mitigates exposure.
Manage projects successfully by designing strategic tasks and leveraging process owners within set timelines.
Demonstrate effective and healthy leadership strategies that build a positive professional culture, promote retention of performing team members, and recruit ‘A’ candidates to open positions quickly.
Qualifications
Degree in management, business management, human resources, or related field.
Prior experience running a professional services firm or a division or department of a mid-sized/large professional services firm with an annual budget no lower than $9M (law firm experience not required but is a plus).
SHRM or HRCI certifications are a plus!
Experience with ScalingUp is a plus.
You must be able to show evidence of your prior success with:
Managing a team of at least 30, with autonomy to hire and fire.
Designing, monitoring, and reconciling a budget of at least $9 million.
Comfortability in, and passion for, a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
Decision-making in a senior management role that highlights strong judgment.
Designing, executing, monitoring, and achieving business plans.
Using key financial reports to monitor and drive the business.
Using leadership management best practices.
Assuring the quality of workflow systems.
Managing a wide variety of projects effectively.
Leading people effectively, including recruiting the right people, developing them into great team members, and retaining them over time.
Growing and developing professionally through formal and informal channels.
Opening new, and managing multiple physical locations.
Compensation
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is a woman-owned law firm formed in 2000. We are AV Rated and the attorneys are regularly voted as top lawyers by a number of services such as Fort Lauderdale Illustrated. We are making a large marketing push and are looking for detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and personable new team members. We have benefits for our employees such as bonuses, 401(k), matching and profit sharing when applicable, Cash Balance Plan, Health insurance, etc. If you are looking to join a rapidly expanding firm and enjoy a growth trajectory, come interview with us.
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